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Writer's pictureParisa Behboodi

Tres Leches Cake - The Ultimate Creamy and Spongy Delight

Updated: Feb 28, 2023


A slice of Tres Leches Cake on a plate with whipped cream and berries on top.
Delight in the heavenly goodness of our Tres Leches Cake.

Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of our Tres Leches Cake recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.


Tres Leches Cake, also known as Three Milk Cake, is a popular Latin American dessert that's loved for its soft, spongy texture and creamy topping. This cake is made with a sponge cake base that's soaked in a mixture of three different types of milk, hence the name "tres leches." The result is a cake that's moist, decadent, and perfect for any special occasion.


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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 5 eggs

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 1 (400 gr) can of sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (350 gr) can evaporate milk

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition Value:

  • Calories: 466 kcal

  • Fat: 25.6 g

  • Saturated Fat: 15.7 g

  • Carbohydrates: 53.9 g

  • Fiber: 0.3 g

  • Sugar: 43.3 g

  • Protein: 6.6 g

Allergic Information:

  • Contains wheat, eggs, and dairy.

Time of Preparing:

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

  • Total Time: 50 minutes

Serving Size:

  • 12 servings

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour on a 23x33-cm baking pan.

  2. Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.

  3. Cream butter and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.

  4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time, mixing until well blended. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce the cake several times with a fork.

  6. Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.

  7. Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of the cake. Be sure and keep the cake refrigerated, enjoy!

A slice of Tres Leches Cake with creamy frosting, topped with fresh blackberries and blueberries.
Enjoy the heavenly taste of our homemade Tres Leches Cake, perfect for any occasion.

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