Vanilla Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Name: Vanilla Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake:; 12 eggs; 6 ounces sugar; 6 ounces cake flour; Pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Leche:; 2 cans condensed milk; 2 cans evaporated milk; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; Assembly + Plate:; 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup confection sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Fresh strawberries, garnish

Servings: persons

Cake:
12 eggs
6 ounces sugar
6 ounces cake flour
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Leche:
2 cans condensed milk
2 cans evaporated milk
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Assembly + Plate:
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confection sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries, garnish

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Cake:
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1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
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2. Whip the egg yolks and the sugar with a whip attachment in a kitchen aid. Whip until the yolks ribbon. Sift the flour into the yolk mixture in two additions folding in. Add salt and vanilla and continue to mix.
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3. Divide into prepared cake pans lined with parchment paper and sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until golden brown.
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4. Cool on baking racks.
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Leche:
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1. Mix the milks and vanilla together in a mixing bowl and set aside.
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2. While the cakes are still warm, pour the milk mixture over three cakes dividing evenly. Put the cakes in the fridge overnight and chill.
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Assembly + Plate:
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1. The next day, whip heavy whipping cream with confection sugar and vanilla extract.
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2. Layer the cakes with whipped cream and frost the outside of the cake as well.
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3. Serve with fresh strawberries.

1756

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

123

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake:, 12 eggs, 6 ounces sugar, 6 ounces cake flour, and more.

Yes, Vanilla 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.

Vanilla Tres Leches Cake

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