Description

Experience the irresistible flavor of Tres Leches Cake, a moist and rich dessert made with three types of milk. This cake is easy to prepare and a perfect choice for celebrations or cozy family dinners, featuring simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, and a creamy milk mixture.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour, or substitute 1:1 gf flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 eggs, (large)
1 cup sugar, divided into 3/4 and 1/4 cups
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
12 oz evaporated milk
9 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 cup berries, to garnish, optional

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F and butter a 9×13 casserole pan. Prepare three mixing bowls.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the egg whites and yolks into the other two bowls.
In one bowl, beat the egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until the color is pale yellow (about 2 minutes). Mix in the milk and vanilla extract.
In the bowl with egg whites, beat until soft peaks form (around 1 minute). Gradually add the remaining sugar while mixing on high speed until stiff peaks form (about 1 minute).
Combine the egg yolk mixture with the flour mixture gently using a spatula. Carefully fold in the egg white mixture until just mixed.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface, and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

Ensure the eggs are at room temperature for the best volume when beaten.
Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the milk mixture for optimal absorption.
For a festive touch, garnish the cake with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg