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Mango Tres Leches Cake Close-up of a slice of mango tres leches cake on a white plate, topped with fresh mango cubes and a halved strawberry, with blurred mangoes and strawberries in the background.

Mango Tres Leches Cake

Mango Tres Leches Cake is a creamy, tropical dessert with a light sponge, soaked in three milks, and topped with refreshing mango whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 386

Ingredients
  

  • For the Sponge Cake
  • 5 large eggs separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar divided (for egg yolks and egg whites)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • ¼ cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder for leavening
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
  • For the Soaking Liquid
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk for sweetness and creaminess
  • 12 oz evaporated milk to provide richness
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream for extra creaminess
  • For the Mango Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold, for whipping
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar to sweeten the whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
  • ½ cup mango puree about 1 large mango, plus more for drizzling on top, optional
  • For Garnish
  • Fresh mango peeled and cut into small chunks (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray (do not grease the sides). prep
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. prep
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, ¾ cup of sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture turns pale yellow and thickens. Stir in the milk. mix
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined. mix
  5. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar, then continue beating until stiff peaks form. prep
  6. Gently fold half of the beaten egg whites into the batter. Then, fold in the remaining egg whites until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix to avoid deflating the egg whites. mix
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool. bake
  8. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. mix
  9. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the entire cake, ensuring the cake absorbs the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. assemble
  10. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold in the mango puree. mix
  11. Remove the cake from the refrigerator and spread the mango whipped cream over the cake using an offset spatula. assemble
  12. Top with fresh mango chunks and drizzle with additional mango puree for extra flavor. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 192mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 816IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This refreshing mango tres leches cake is perfect for summer gatherings, with a light sponge, a tropical twist of mango, and a creamy soaked texture.

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