Tres Leches is a traditional Latin American dessert cake. It's a sponge cake soaked in three types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 units eggs separated, large
- 1 cup granulated sugar divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the milk and vanilla.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.
- In a separate large bowl, use clean beaters to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter, in three additions, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Once the cake has cooled, pierce the surface with a fork all over. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream or fruits if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 33gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg