Tres Leches Cake

🧂 Ingredients

• 5 Large Eggs(Ensure they are at room temperature for best volume.)
• 200 g Granulated Sugar
• 200 g All-Purpose Flour(Sifted for a lighter texture.)
• 400 g Sweetened Condensed Milk(Full fat recommended.)
• 360 ml Evaporated Milk(Full fat recommended.)
• 360 ml Heavy Cream(Divided for soaking and topping. Use at least 35% fat content.)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• to garnish Ground Cinnamon(Optional, for dusting.)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale yellow and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. This incorporates air for a lighter cake.

   ⏱️ 7 minutes
3. 3

   Gently fold in the sifted flour into the egg mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake tough.

   ⏱️ 3 minutes
4. 4

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly touched.

   ⏱️ 35-40 minutes
5. 5

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15-20 minutes. While the cake is still warm, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. This allows the milk mixture to penetrate deeply.

   ⏱️ 20 minutes
6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 240ml (1 cup) of the heavy cream. Stir in the vanilla extract.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
7. 7

   Slowly and evenly pour the milk mixture over the warm, poked cake. Ensure the liquid is absorbed. You should see it seep into the holes.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
8. 8

   Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to fully absorb the milks and for the flavors to meld.

   ⏱️ 4+ hours
9. 9

   Just before serving, whip the remaining 120ml (1/2 cup) of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
10. 10

    Garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon, if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

    ⏱️ 2 minutes

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓Ensure the cake is completely cool before poking holes and adding the milk mixture if you prefer a firmer cake, but warm is traditional for better absorption.
• ✓Poke generously and deeply with a fork or skewer to ensure the milk mixture permeates the entire cake.
• ✓For an even richer flavor and moister texture, allow the cake to soak overnight in the refrigerator. The cake will continue to absorb liquid.

🔄 Variations

• Cuatro Leches: Add a layer of dulce de leche to the milk soak or spread it on top before the whipped cream.
• Chocolate Tres Leches: Add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients or use a chocolate sponge cake recipe.
• Fruity Tres Leches: Top with fresh berries or sliced tropical fruits.

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving