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Three Milk Cake: A Decadent and Moist Dessert


  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in the rich and creamy Three Milk Cake (Tres Leches Cake), a classic Latin American dessert made with a light sponge cake soaked in a sweet three-milk mixture and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for any celebration!


Ingredients

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For the Cake:

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

For the Three Milk Mixture:

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh berries or ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake:
    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Separate eggs into two bowls.
    • Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and whole milk.
    • Gradually fold in flour mixture until just combined.
    • In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
    • Gently fold egg whites into the batter without deflating it.
  2. Bake the Cake:
    • Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
    • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Cool for 15 minutes, then poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer.
  3. Soak the Cake:
    • Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
    • Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it is evenly absorbed.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Make the Whipped Topping:
    • Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
    • Spread over the chilled cake and garnish with fresh berries or cinnamon if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze (without topping) for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before serving.
  • Serving: Best served cold, straight from the fridge.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • chill time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: latin american

Keywords: Tres Leches Cake, Three Milk Cake, Latin American Dessert, Moist Sponge Cake, Classic Dessert