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Tres Leches Cake Recipe

A delicious and moist cake soaked in three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk Mixture

  • 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
  • ¼ cup whole milk

Topping

  • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  4. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture until combined.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold egg whites into the batter. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Pour over the cooled cake.
  9. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Tres Leches
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