Let's make the Best Tres Leches Cake after an authentic Mexican recipe. Fluffy sponge cake is soaked in three types of milk making for a moist dessert with delicate whipped cream and strawberry topping.
Separate the eggs and place into two different mixing bowls. Add the sugar to the egg yolks and beat with a hand mixer or a stand mixer for 2 minutes until pale yellow.
7 large eggs, 1 cup sugar
Stir together the milk and vanilla extract. Then add to the egg yolk mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the flour mixture. Mix well after each addition.
¾ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Then gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter.
Fill the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until done. The top should be set and spring back when gently pressed. A skewer or toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean.
While the cake is baking combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream, and optional rum in a large bowl or blender.
1 can 14-ounce sweetened condensed milk, 1 can 12-ounce evaporated milk, 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup rum
Pour the three milks mixture over the top of the hot cake as it comes out from the oven. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes into the cake to help the liquid soak in. Make sure to use all of the milk. It should all be absorbed.
Let the cake cool to room temperature. Then whip the cream until doubled and stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake and then optionally decorate with sliced strawberries.
2 cups whipping cream, 2 cups fresh strawberries
Slice the cake and serve. Store the cake refrigerated and covered for up to 5 days.
Notes
*or 2 9-inch round baking pans
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
The Best Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
282
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
166
mg
7
%
Potassium
246
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
608
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
147
mg
15
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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