For an extra touch of flavor, add a splash of rum or brandy to the milk mixture. The cake can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, allowing the flavors to develop even further. If you don't have a springform pan, a regular cake pan will work, but it may be more difficult to remove the cake cleanly. Garnish with fresh berries or a dusting of cinnamon for a festive presentation.
Tres Leches Cake
-
PREP TIME25 mins
-
COOK TIME45 mins
-
TOTAL TIME2 hrs 30 mins
-
SERVING8 People
-
VIEWS1.2K
Indulge in the ethereal delight of Tres Leches Cake, a symphony of textures and flavors. This classic dessert features a light, airy sponge soaked in a luscious blend of three milks, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's both comforting and decadent.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
-
Carbohydrate75 g
-
Cholesterol241 mg
-
Fiber0 g
-
Protein14 g
-
Saturated Fat20 g
-
Sodium271 mg
-
Sugar61 g
-
Fat33 g
-
Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
Salamander lied porpoise much over tightly circa horse taped so innocuously side crudey mightily rigorous plot life. New homes in particular are subject. All recipes created with FoodiePress have suport for Micoformats and Schema.org is a collaboration byo improve convallis.
01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and egg yolks until light and doubled in volume. Stir in flour, milk, baking powder, and vanilla extract. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate, clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating until medium peaks form. (8 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Gently fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it. Then, fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan. Let the cake cool completely, about 20 more minutes. (75 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Invert the cooled cake onto a deep serving plate. Using a fork or cake tester, pierce the cake all over. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup whipping cream. Mix well. Reserve 1 cup of this milk mixture and refrigerate for another use (such as coffee!). Slowly pour the remaining milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in completely. (10 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View In a chilled bowl, beat the remaining whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the top of the cake. (8 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Garnish with maraschino cherries. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. (30 minutes)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
RECIPE REVIEWS
LEAVE A REVIEW
Please Rate
Marguerite Von
Jun 13, 2025Make sure not to overbake the cake, or it will be dry before you soak it!
Mabel Willms
Feb 22, 2025I found that chilling the cake overnight made it even better. The flavors really melded together.
Delbert Kilback
May 10, 2024This recipe is amazing! The cake was so moist and flavorful. Definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Rogelio Roob
Apr 28, 2024The steps were easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me. Thank you!
Misty Effertz
Feb 25, 2024This is my go-to recipe for Tres Leches now. So easy and delicious!
Vernice Torphy
Nov 24, 2023I tried this recipe and it turned out perfectly! The milk mixture was just the right amount.
Lloyd Flatley
Jul 28, 2023I added a little bit of almond extract to the whipped cream, and it tasted delicious!
Paolo Marquardt
Feb 14, 2023My family loved this cake! I will definitely be making it again.
Terrell Schneider
Mar 31, 2022Try using different types of milk, like coconut milk, for a unique twist!
Cathryn Pfannerstill
Feb 25, 2022Best tres leches cake I've ever had! The texture was perfect, and it wasn't too sweet.