Tres Leche Cake Recipe

Name: Tres Leche Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 6 3/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra; cake flour, for the pan; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 ounces unsalted butter; 8 ounces sugar; 5 whole eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; GLAZE; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup half-and-half; TOPPING; 2 cups heavy cream; 8 ounces sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

CAKE
6 3/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra
cake flour, for the pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces sugar
5 whole eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
GLAZE
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup half-and-half
TOPPING
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil and flour a 13x9 metal pan and set aside.
2
Whisk together the cake flour, baking powder and salt in a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
3
Place the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until fluffy, approximately one minute.
4
Decrease the mixer speed to low and gradually add the sugar over one minute.
5
Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
6
Add the eggs, one at a time and mix thoroughly to combine.
7
Add vanilla and mix to combine.
8
Add the flour mixture to the batter in three batches and mix just until combined.
9
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. This will appear to be a very small amount of batter.
10
Bake on the middle rack onf the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cake is lightly golden and reaches an internal teperature of 200 degrees.
11
Remove the cake pan to a cooling rack and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Poke the top of the cake all over with a skewer or fork. ALlow the cake to cool completely and then prepare glaze.
12
For the glaze; whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and half and half in a 1 quart measuring cup. Once combined, pour the glaze over the cake. Refrigerate overnight.
13
For the topping; Place the heavy cream, sugar andf vanilla into the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment, whish together on low until stiff peaks form. Change to medium speed and whisk until thick.
14
Spread evenly over the top of the cake and allow to chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

1446

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 6 3/4 ounces cake flour, plus extra, cake flour, for the pan, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Tres Leche Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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