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
Scale
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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