Description
Tres Leches Cake is a delightful Mexican dessert soaked in three kinds of milk, creating a moist and flavorful treat. This easy-to-make recipe brings the sweetness of eggs, and the richness of milk together for a light and fluffy cake, perfect for celebrations or any occasion.
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 your 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. Place the egg whites in one bowl and the egg yolks in another.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar on high until pale yellow, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture gently with a spatula. Then, carefully fold in the egg whites until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing out the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 GF flour.
Garnish with fresh berries for added flavor and presentation.
Ensure the cake is completely cooled before soaking it in the milk mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg