Mexican Tres Leches Cake

Sponge cake soaked in three milks. Light sponge cake soaked in a mixture of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, topped with whipped cream. The ultimate make-ahead celebration cake.

1h 30mTime
MediumDifficulty
12 pplServings
MexicanCuisine
Mexican Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients

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Dairy & Eggs

5
  • 5 large Eggs
  • 80 ml Milk
  • 354 ml Evaporated Milk
  • 397 g Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 240 ml Heavy Cream

Grains & Starches

1
  • 200 g All Purpose Flour

Spices & Seasoning

4
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Pantry

2
  • 200 g Sugar
  • 60 g Powdered Sugar

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Tags

Soaked CakeCelebrationThree MilksMexicanLatin AmericanTres LechesMake AheadSweetDessert

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour 9x13 inch baking pan

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside

Beat egg yolks with 150g sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until pale and thick. Mix in milk and vanilla

Gently fold flour mixture into egg yolk mixture until just combined. Don't overmix

In separate clean bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until form. Gradually add remaining 50g sugar and beat until form

Gently fold egg whites into batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate. Batter should be light and fluffy

Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and toothpick comes out clean

Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes. While still warm, poke holes all over top with fork or skewer, going about halfway down

Make tres leches mixture - Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and 240ml heavy cream until well combined

Slowly pour milk mixture over entire surface of warm cake, a little at a time, allowing it to soak in. Use all the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight

Before serving, with powdered sugar until form. Spread over chilled cake

Dust lightly with cinnamon if desired. Keep refrigerated until serving