Favorite Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Name: Favorite Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 cup 2% milk; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1/4 cup rum, optional; 1 cup sugar; 3 egg whites; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

6 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup 2% milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup rum, optional
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour and baking powder; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
2
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Place on a wire rack. Poke holes in cake with a skewer, about 1/2 in. apart.
3
In a small saucepan, bring the three milks to a boil over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; gradually stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in rum if desired. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes.
4
Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, allowing mixture to absorb into cake. Let stand 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5
In a large heavy saucepan, combine frosting ingredients over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160u00b0, about 14-18 minutes.
6
Pour into a large bowl; beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 eggs, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Favorite Tres Leches Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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