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Tres Leches Cake

A rich and moist Latin American cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Milk Mixture
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for sweetening
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Soak the Cake
  1. In a bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
  2. Once the cake is baked and cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Serve
  1. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the rich, moist texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Tres leches cake is best served cold and can be garnished with fresh fruit if desired.

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