Tres Leches Cake

This light Tres Leches Cake is a super moist and tender cake soaked with 3 different kinds of milk, topped with a fluffy and lightly sweetened whipped topping and a dusting of cinnamon. This authentic Tres Leches Cake recipe is one of the most decadent Mexican desserts you'll ever have.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 12-ounces can evaporated milk
• 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ground Cinnamon and/or Fresh Strawberries

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Cake: ---
2. 2Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly spray a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. 3Mix dry ingredients: Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
4. 4Crack and separate eggs: Using two separate bowls, separate the eggs. Placing the egg whites in one bowl and the egg yolks into the other bowl.
5. 5Beat egg yolks with sugar: Add 3/4 cup of sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and with an electric hand mixer, beat on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add the 1/3 cup whole milk and the vanilla and stir to combine.
6. 6Combine egg yolk mixture with dry ingredients: Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined.
7. 7Whip the egg whites: With a handheld mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form (about 1 minute). With the mixer on medium-low, pour in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and then, beat on high speed until egg whites are stiff but not dry.
8. 8Fold egg whites: Gently, fold the egg whites into the batter, just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread the batter with a spatula to even out the surface.
9. 9Bake and cool: Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
10. 10--- Three Milks: ---
11. 11Combine milks: In a large measuring cup or a pitcher combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
12. 12Poke cake: Once the cake has cooled use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
13. 13Pour milks: Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake, making sure to pour the milk mixture near the edges and all around.
14. 14Chill: Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight, to allow the milk to soak in.
15. 15--- Whipped Topping: ---
16. 16Make whipped topping: In the meantime, whip the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
17. 17Frost and garnish: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake. Garnish with ground cinnamon and fresh strawberries, if desired.