Description
Tres Leches Cake is a delicious, moist dessert with a delightful three-milk soaking that makes it incredibly flavorful. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings, making it a favorite for those who love homemade treats.
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 the flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the egg whites and yolks into the other bowls.
- Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the whole milk and vanilla.
- Beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until the whites are stiff and glossy.
- Gently combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture using a spatula. Then fold in the beaten egg whites until just mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Let the cake cool completely before soaking with the milk mixture for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg