TRES LECHES CAKE – Airy and moist, this Tres Leches Cake blends three creamy milks with whipped topping and berries for a dessert that’s both rich and refreshingly light.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Granulated sugar
- Whole milk
- Mexican vanilla blend
- Canned evaporated milk
- Canned sweetened condensed milk
- Canned Media Crema (table cream)
- Mexican vanilla blend
- Homemade whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Ground cinnamon
Needed supplies
Essentail
- 9×13-inch baking pan (ungreased)
- Mixing bowls (medium & large)
- Electric mixer or hand beaters
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula (for folding)
- Fork (for poking cake)
- Toothpick (for doneness test)
- Knife (for slicing)
- Plastic wrap or foil (to cover while chilling)
Optional but handy
- Stand mixer (saves time for beating eggs & whipped cream)
- Offset spatula (for smooth whipped cream topping)
- Fine mesh sifter (for dusting cinnamon evenly)
- Serving platter or cake carrier (for presentation/storage)
What to serve with Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is rich, creamy, and sweet, so it pairs best with light, fresh, and complementary flavors. Here are some serving ideas:
- Fresh fruit on the side – sliced mango, pineapple, or strawberries balance the sweetness.
- Mexican hot chocolate – cozy pairing that complements the cake’s vanilla-cinnamon notes.
- Vanilla or coconut ice cream – for an indulgent pairing.
- Light savory dish before dessert – like grilled chicken tacos, enchiladas verdes, or a fresh salad to balance the meal.
Tips and tricks
- Use room temperature eggs: Cold eggs don’t whip up as nicely. Room temp whites will give you that fluffy, cloud-like batter we want for the perfect sponge.
- Poke lots of holes: Don’t be shy! A generous amount of holes ensures every bite soaks up that dreamy three-milk mixture.
- Chill overnight if you can: While six hours will do, an overnight rest allows the flavors to meld and the cake to become even more luscious.
- Top just before serving: Add the whipped cream and berries when you’re ready to serve, so everything stays fresh and vibrant.
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Tres Leches Cake
TRES LECHES CAKE - Airy and moist, this Tres Leches Cake blends three creamy milks with whipped topping and berries for a dessert that’s both rich and refreshingly light.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 eggs, divided
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Mexican vanilla blend
Three Milks
- 12 ounce can evaporated milk
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 7.6 ounce can Media Crema (table cream)
- 1 tablespoon Mexican Vanilla Blend
Topping
- Double recipe of Homemade Whipped Cream
- 3 cups of fresh berries
- Ground cinnamon, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Separate eggs into two bowls (yolks in one, whites in another).
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale yellow. Stir in milk and Mexican vanilla blend. Gently fold this into the flour mixture until just combined.
- Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, gradually adding remaining ¼ cup sugar.
- Fold whites into batter gently until incorporated.
- Pour into un-greased 9×13 pan and spread evenly.
- Bake 25–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and cake springs back. Let cool completely.
- Whisk three milks together with the Mexican vanilla blend.
- Poke cake all over with a fork. The holes should be evenly distributed and spaced about 1/2 inch apart. Slowly pour milk mixture evenly over cake, letting it soak in. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight is best).
- Top with whipped cream, berries, and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 390Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 323mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 2gSugar: 47gProtein: 10g
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.
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