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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe Easy 5-Step Ultimate Indulgence

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A dangerously easy yet indulgently creamy tres leches cake featuring a light sponge soaked in three milks and topped with whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (300g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Optional garnishes: ground cinnamon, fresh berries or sliced strawberries, toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix gently.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the yolk mixture with a spatula, keeping batter airy.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into batter in three additions.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cake completely on a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk or heavy cream for the soak.
  9. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over soaked cake.
  11. Garnish with ground cinnamon, fresh berries, or toasted coconut flakes if desired. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better whipping. Fold egg whites gently to keep batter airy. Cool cake completely before soaking to avoid sogginess. Refrigerate soaked cake overnight for best texture. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour but expect denser texture. For dairy-free, use coconut and almond milk and coconut cream topping.

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