Description

This Tres Leches Cake is a delightfully moist dessert soaked in three milks, perfect for celebrations or gatherings. Enjoy its sweet, creamy flavor with a touch of vanilla and the option to garnish with fresh berries. It’s an easy recipe that’s sure to impress!

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

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Instructions

Preheat the 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. Separate the egg whites and yolks into the remaining two bowls.
Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until they turn pale yellow (about 2 minutes). Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
Whisk the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form (1 minute). Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar while continuing to beat until the egg whites are stiff but not dry (about 1 minute).
Combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture gently using a spatula. Carefully fold in the egg white mixture until the batter is just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the milk mixture for best results.
For a richer flavor, consider using whole milk and heavy cream in the soaking mixture.
You can garnish with various berries for added freshness and color.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 150mg