Description

This Tres Leches Cake is a delightful blend of flavors, featuring a moist sponge soaked in a trio of milks. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for celebrations, loved for its creamy texture and sweet notes.

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 large eggs
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 your oven to 350 °F and butter 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 from the yolks into the other two bowls.
Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar at high speed until they turn pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites at high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar while continuing to beat until the whites are stiff but not dry, about 1 more minute.
Combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture using a spatula. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best mixing results.
Feel free to customize the garnish with your favorite fruits or nuts for extra flavor.
Allow the cake to soak for a few hours before serving for enhanced moisture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 135mg