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Tres Leches (Milk Cake)


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  • Author: Joseph
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x

Description

Tres Leches (Milk Cake) is a heavenly Latin American dessert that envelops your taste buds in a sweet embrace. This moist sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of three milks creates an indulgent experience perfect for celebrations. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh fruit, it not only looks stunning but tastes divine. With easy preparation steps, even beginner bakers can confidently impress their guests with this crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy and pale.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Once cooled, poke holes in the cake surface. Mix whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla; pour over the cake.
  7. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and spread over the soaked cake.
  8. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg