Tres Leches (Three-Milk Cake) Recipe

Name: Tres Leches (Three-Milk Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 cup milk; 1/4 cup Kahlua (or strong coffee); 1 teaspoon vanilla; lightly sweetened softly whipped cream; sliced strawberry

Servings: persons

8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1/4 cup Kahlua (or strong coffee)
1 teaspoon vanilla
lightly sweetened softly whipped cream
sliced strawberry

1
In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed (use whip attachment if available), beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow, 5 to 6 minutes.
2
In a small bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
3
With mixer on medium speed, gradually add flour mixture in small increments and beat until smooth.
4
Scrape batter into a buttered 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
5
Bake in a 325 degree oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a blender, whirl condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, Kahlua, and vanilla until well blended.
7
Pour evenly over hot cake; let cool about 15 minutes, then cover and chill until cake has absorbed all the milk mixture, at least 3 hours, or up to 1 day.
8
Cut cake into squares or rectangles, lift out with a wide spatula, and set on plates.
9
Top each piece of cake with a spoonful of whipped cream and garnish with strawberries.

870

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Tres Leches (Three-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 (Three-Milk Cake)

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