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Tres Leches Cake

A moist and rich cake soaked in three types of milk, known for its creamy texture and sweet flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
Milk Mixture
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter. Combine with dry ingredients.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
Soak the Cake
  1. In a separate bowl, mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
  2. Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top.
  3. Pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving for best results.

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