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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Delight

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A moist and luscious tres leches cake soaked in a blend of evaporated, condensed, and whole milk, topped with light homemade whipped cream. Perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk (use dairy-free milk if preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 oz/354ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz/396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Separate the eggs. Place the yolks in a large bowl and the whites in a separate, clean bowl.
  4. Beat the egg yolks with ¾ cup (150g) sugar until pale and thick, about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Fold the sifted flour mixture into the yolk mixture gently using a rubber spatula.
  6. Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup (50g) sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  7. Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter in three batches until airy and smooth.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. While the cake bakes, mix the tres leches soak by combining evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a bowl. Stir gently to blend.
  10. Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the top with a fork or skewer.
  11. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  12. Before serving, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread generously over the chilled cake.
  13. Slice and serve chilled. Garnish with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Poke holes in the cake before pouring the milk soak to ensure even absorption. Chill the whipped cream and mixing tools for better whipping results. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly. The cake tastes better after resting overnight. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and coconut cream.

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