Mexican Tres Leche Cake Recipe

Name: Mexican Tres Leche Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 5 eggs; 1 1/3 cups milk; 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon rum; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
5 eggs
1 1/3 cups milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon rum
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Sift together the flour and baking powder.
2
In another bowl, cream 1 cup of sugar and the butter until well blended.
3
Add the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until foamy.
4
Gently fold in the flour mixture, gently mixing until the batter is smooth.
5
Pour into a lightly greased square cake pan and bake in a preheated oven (350u00b0F) for 30 minutes; allow cake to cool.
6
Whisk the condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk and rum together until well blended.
7
Pour mixture over the cake.
8
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
9
Whisk the heavy cream until it begins to thicken.
10
Add 1 teaspoon sugar and vanilla extract, and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
11
Spread this cream over the top and sides of the cake.
12
Cut into squares.

1079

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Mexican Tres Leche 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.

Mexican Tres Leche Cake

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