Heather Kirk
@heatki
Tres Leches Cake
A deliciously moist and rich Mexican dessert made with three types of milk, perfect for any occasion. This Tres Leches Cake is soaked in a creamy mixture of whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, topped with a light whipped cream frosting.
Details
- Cuisine:mexican
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:birthday
- Ingredients:12
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings24
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1 cup
- 5
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 cups
- 1 (14 ounce) can
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Tres Leches Cake.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your Tres Leches Cake.
Step 2
Preheat your oven to a cozy 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it to ensure your cake releases effortlessly.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder, then set this aside for later use.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 1 cup of white sugar with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and airy.
Step 5
Incorporate the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, blending until everything is harmoniously combined.
Step 6
Gradually fold in the flour mixture, adding about 1/2 cup at a time, and mix until the batter is smooth and well integrated.
Step 7
Pour the luscious batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
Step 9
Once baked, let the cake cool to room temperature.
Step 10
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk until thoroughly blended.
Step 11
Once the cake has cooled, gently pierce it all over with a fork, allowing the milk mixture to soak in as you pour it generously over the top.
Step 12
In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, the remaining 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until thick and fluffy.
Step 13
Spread this delightful whipped cream over the soaked cake, ensuring an even layer.
Step 14
Chill the cake in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Step 15
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of your homemade Tres Leches Cake and savor every bite!.