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The tres leches cake is one of the most beloved desserts in Latin American cuisine, famous for its incredibly moist texture and sweet, creamy flavor. This easy recipe lets you make at home a fluffy sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. The result is a melt-in-your-mouth dessert, perfect for celebrations, birthdays, or just to treat yourself.
Originally from Mexico, the tres leches cake has become a classic throughout Latin America, with variations that include touches of rum, coffee, or even fruit. This traditional version is ideal for those looking for a simple yet spectacular dessert that doesn't require advanced baking skills. With basic ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, and the three milks, you'll achieve a dessert that will impress your guests.
The key is in the milk bath: by piercing the cake and pouring the mixture, each bite becomes juicy and full of flavor. Serve it cold, decorated with cinnamon or fresh fruit, and enjoy a classic that never fails.
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
10
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix the wheat flour and baking powder.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until frothy.
Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg-sugar mixture. Mix everything well.
Add the wheat flour and baking powder mixture to the egg and sugar mixture. Mix well until you get a homogeneous mass.
Pour the dough into the baking pan and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and dry to the touch.
In a large bowl, mix the evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream.
Once the cake is ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
Using a fork, poke holes in the surface of the cake. Pour the mixture of three milks onto the cake, making sure that it is well absorbed.
Refrigerate the cake for 1 hour before serving.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 20 minutes and the cooking time is 30 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 10 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
