Description
This Tres Leches Cake is a moist and flavorful Mexican dessert soaked in three types of milk, making it irresistibly rich and satisfying. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour, or substitute 1:1 gf flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 eggs, (large)
- 1 cup sugar, divided into 3/4 and 1/4 cups
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 9 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup berries, to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F and grease a 9×13 casserole pan. Prepare three mixing bowls.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the egg whites and yolks into two other bowls.
- Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Mix in milk and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar while mixing until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture gently using a spatula. Fold in the egg white mixture until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
This cake can be served plain or topped with whipped cream and fresh berries for extra flavor.
Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for better whipping of the egg whites, yielding a fluffier cake.
Let the cake cool completely before serving to allow the flavors to settle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg