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Tres Leches (Milk Cake) recipe – Mexican Special

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Tres Leches (Milk Cake) recipe – Mexican Special

 
This delightful tres leches cake boasts a blend of three milks: whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. It’s finished with a luscious topping of sweet whipped cream, making it a perfect choice for those who adore milk-infused desserts.
  • Prep Time30 min
  • Cook Time1 hr
  • Total Time1 hr 30 min

Tres Leches (Milk Cake) Ingredients :

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup white sugar

How to Make Tres Leches (Milk Cake) Recipe :

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2

Sift together flour and baking powder; set aside.

3

Using an electric mixer, cream together sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add the flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 30 minutes. Use a fork to pierce the cake all over; allow it to cool to room temperature.

5

In a bowl, combine whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk. Pour this mixture over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in.

6

In a chilled glass or metal bowl, whip the cream with the remaining 1 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using an electric mixer until thick. Spread this whipped cream mixture over the soaked cake. Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve.

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