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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Delight

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A moist and creamy tres leches cake soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with light, fluffy homemade whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (12 oz / 354ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk (or dairy-free milk if needed)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream (cold)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Ground cinnamon for sprinkling
  • Optional: Fresh berries or sliced strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. Separate the eggs, placing whites in a large clean bowl and yolks in another.
  3. Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup (150g) sugar until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in whole milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gently fold into egg yolk mixture without overmixing.
  5. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup (50g) sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold egg whites carefully into batter in thirds using a spatula to keep batter light and airy.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Remove cake from oven and cool completely on a wire rack (30-40 minutes).
  9. Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a bowl.
  10. Poke holes all over cooled cake surface with fork or skewer.
  11. Pour half the milk mixture slowly over cake, wait 10 minutes, then pour remaining milk mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  13. Spread whipped cream over soaked cake and smooth with spatula. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and garnish with fresh berries if desired.
  14. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Use clean and dry bowls and beaters for whipping egg whites and cream to achieve proper peaks. Fold egg whites gently to keep batter airy. Pour milk mixture slowly to avoid sogginess. Chill whipped cream bowl and beaters before whipping for best results. Use a serrated knife and wipe clean between cuts for neat slices. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. Dairy-free options include coconut milk and coconut cream.

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