Tres Leches Cake

    Tres Leches Cake

    Ultra-moist sponge cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with fluffy whipped cream.

    60 minsMedium12 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    360

    Calories

    8g

    Protein

    48g

    Carbs

    16g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 1 cupAll-purpose flour
    • 1½ tspBaking powder
    • 5Eggs
    • 1 cupSugar
    • ⅓ cupWhole milk
    • 1 tspVanilla extract
    • 1 can (12 oz)Evaporated milk
    • 1 can (14 oz)Condensed milk
    • 1 cup + 1 cupHeavy cream
    • for garnishCinnamon

    Instructions

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Separate eggs. Beat yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale yellow. Stir in milk and vanilla.

    3. 3

      Sift flour and baking powder into the yolk mixture and fold gently.

    4. 4

      Whip egg whites with remaining ¼ cup sugar to stiff peaks. Fold into batter in thirds.

    5. 5

      Pour into pan and bake 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

    6. 6

      Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, and 1 cup heavy cream together.

    7. 7

      Poke holes all over the warm cake with a fork. Pour milk mixture evenly over the cake.

    8. 8

      Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to absorb.

    9. 9

      Whip remaining 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp sugar. Spread over cake and dust with cinnamon.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 12Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories360

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 16g21%
    Saturated Fat 7.2g36%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 185mg62%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 48g17%
    Dietary Fiber 4g14%
    Sugars 16.8g
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 500 IUVitamin C 8 mgCalcium 220 mgIron 1.2 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Tres Leches Cake

    • • Bring dairy ingredients to room temperature before mixing for a smoother texture.
    • • Use room-temperature eggs for more even cooking and better volume.

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