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Tres Leches Cake Recipe A slice of Tres Leches cake beautifully plated on a small white plate. The cake is topped with a generous layer of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on top. A light dusting of cinnamon adds a touch of elegance, with a rustic background and a fork placed beside the slice

Tres Leches Cake

This ultra-light, creamy Tres Leches Cake is soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, creating a deliciously indulgent dessert.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 g
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 6 g
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided (200 g)
  • cup whole milk 80 ml
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 ml
  • Milk Mixture:
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk 354 ml
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk 396 ml
  • ¼ cup whole milk 60 ml
  • Whipped Topping:
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream 475 ml
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 24 g
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2.5 ml
  • Ground cinnamon for topping

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. prep
  2. Separate the eggs into two bowls. In the bowl with the yolks, add ¾ cup of sugar and beat on high speed until the yolks are pale yellow. Add ⅓ cup of whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. prep
  3. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the dry ingredients and gently stir to combine, being careful not to over-mix. mix
  4. In another bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar while beating. mix
  5. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter, scraping the bowl to ensure even mixing. fold
  6. Pour the batter into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely. bake
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. mix
  8. Once the cake is cool, use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring that it soaks evenly into the holes. Let the cake sit for at least 1 hour in the fridge, or overnight for the best results. refrigerate
  9. While the cake is chilling, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. finish
  10. Once the cake is fully soaked, spread the whipped cream over the top. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon for garnish. finish
  11. Serve chilled, optionally with fresh strawberries on top. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for making ahead, as the milk mixture needs time to soak in. Add fresh strawberries for an extra pop of flavor!

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