Tangy Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Name: Tangy Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; ½ tablespoons (170 g) unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups (297 g) granulated sugar; 7 large (397 g) eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 g) vanilla extract; 2 1/4 cups (271 g) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon (3 g) fine sea salt; Soaking:; 1 cup buttermilk; one (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; one (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; lightly sweetened whipped cream, as needed for finihsing; ground cinnamon, as needed for finishing

Servings: persons

Cake:
½ tablespoons (170 g) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups (297 g) granulated sugar
7 large (397 g) eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons (7 g) vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups (271 g) all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons (6 g) baking powder
3/4 teaspoon (3 g) fine sea salt
Soaking:
1 cup buttermilk
one (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
one (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
lightly sweetened whipped cream, as needed for finihsing
ground cinnamon, as needed for finishing

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
2
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 4-5 minutes.
3
Add the eggs one at a time and mix well to combine. Add the vanilla and mix to incorporate.
4
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine. Add the mixture to the mixer and mix just until incorporated. Scrape well to ensure the batter is evenly combined.
5
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 38-40 minutes. Let cool completely.
6
Poke the cake all over with a wooden skewer. In a large container, preferably one with a pour spout, whisk the buttermilk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk to combine.
7
Gently pour the mixture all over the cake, letting it soak in through the holes. Most of this will happen quickly, but if some liquid pools up anywhere on the surface of the cake, just spoon it back over the cake until the mixture is absorbed (let it sit for about 30 minutes).
8
Finish the cake with the whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 5 hours before serving.

1213

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: Cake:, ½ tablespoons (170 g) unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups (297 g) granulated sugar, 7 large (397 g) eggs, and more.

Yes, Tangy 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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Tangy Tres Leches Cake

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