How to Make a Delicious Tres Leches Cake with This Easy Recipe

Tres Leches Cake

Yields: 10-12 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

• 5 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup whole milk
  

For the milk mixture:

• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk

• 1 cup heavy cream
  

For the topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)

• Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
  

Equipment:

• 9x13 inch baking pan

• Mixer

• Two medium bowls

• Whisk

• Toothpick or cake tester

• Plastic wrap
  

Instructions:

Get started:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
   

Make the cake:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes10 before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
   

Make the milk mixture:

1. While the cake is cooling, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a medium bowl.
   

Assemble the cake:

1. Once the cake is completely cool, use a fork to poke holes all over the top.

2. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. You may not need to use all of the milk mixture.

3. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
   

Make the topping:

1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract using a mixer until stiff peaks form.

2. Frost the cake with the whipped cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired. Garnish with fresh berries, if desired.
   

You can adjust the sweetness of the cake by using more or less sugar in the batter. You can also add different flavors to the milk mixture, such as rum or coffee.

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