Tres Leches Cake is a rich and moist Latin
American dessert soaked in a trio of milks.
Here’s a delicious recipe to make this delightful cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
– **1 cup all-purpose flour**
– **1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder**
– **1/4 teaspoon salt**
– **1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened**
– **1 cup granulated sugar**
– **5 large eggs, room temperature**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **1/2 cup whole milk**
#### For the Soaking Mixture:
– **1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk**
– **1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk**
– **1/2 cup heavy cream**
#### For the Whipped Topping:
– **1 cup heavy cream**
– **2 tablespoons powdered sugar**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven**: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Cake**:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3. **Bake**: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
4. **Prepare the Soaking Mixture**:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
2. Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the cake with a fork or skewer.
5. **Soak the Cake**:
1. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the entire cake, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
2. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to fully absorb the milk mixture.
6. **Prepare the Whipped Topping**:
1. In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7. **Top and Serve**:
1. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the soaked cake.
2. Optionally, garnish with fresh fruit, berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Enjoy your Tres Leches Cake, which is wonderfully moist and full of sweet, creamy goodness!
