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Tres Leches Cake Recipe Ultra Moist Easy Homemade Dessert

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This ultra moist tres leches cake features a light sponge soaked in three types of milk, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup (305g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for about 1 minute until pale and frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture triples in volume (about 4-5 minutes).
  4. Gently stir in whole milk and vanilla extract. Mix on low just until combined.
  5. Sift dry mixture over egg batter and gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the surface is golden.
  7. Let cake cool in pan for 20 minutes. Use a fork or toothpick to poke holes all over the surface.
  8. In a large measuring cup, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
  9. Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, letting it seep into the holes. Pour in stages, waiting a minute between each addition.
  10. Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
  11. In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
  12. Spread whipped cream evenly over chilled cake. Dust with ground cinnamon. Slice and serve straight from the pan.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, substitute whole milk with oat or almond milk and use coconut whipped topping. Add fresh berries or toasted nuts for variation. Chill overnight for best texture. Use cold bowl and beaters for whipped cream. Poke plenty of holes for even soaking.

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