Tres Leches (Milk Cake) Recipe

Name: Tres Leches (Milk 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; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup white sugar; 5 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups whole milk; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
2
Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.
3
Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
4
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
6
Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
7
Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of the sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake. Be sure and keep cake refrigerated, enjoy!

1353

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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

Yes, Tres Leches (Milk 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.

Tres Leches (Milk Cake)

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