tres leches cake

​Tres Leches Cake or Three-Milk Cake is a sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk that's why it's called Tres Leches. Tres means three and Leche means milk. The extra moist cake is topped with whipped cream, cinnamon powder and fruits (if desired). The ultimate cake to indulge with! 

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This cake was made without butter and just plain flour (all purpose flour) was used. It came out super light and airy. The only key ingredients are eggs that were separated in order to make the cake light which is perfect for soaking. Give this cake a try and let me know by leaving a comment below. 

Tres leches cake recipe

Ingredients:

• ​1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5 large eggs, room temperature, separated
• 2/3 cup + 3 tbsp granulated sugar 
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

​For soaking:

• 1 tall can (12 oz) evaporated milk 
• 1 can (14 oz) condensed milk
• 1/4 cup whole milk

​For whipped Topping:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• ground cinnamon for topping

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​Procedure:

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a baking pan (13 x 9").
• In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• In another bowl, combine egg yolks and 2/3 cup sugar. Mix until yolks are pale yellow. Add fresh milk and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
• Add egg yolk mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not over mix. Set aside.
• Beat together the egg whites and 3 tbsp sugar until stiff peaks are formed.
• Fold the egg white mixture into the batter just until combined. 
• Transfer to the prepared pan. Smooth into even layer. 
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
• Remove from the oven and cool completely. Using a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake. 

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• ​In a small bowl, combine evaporated milk, condensed milk and 1/4 cup whole fresh milk.
• Gently pour the milk mixture over the cake. 
• Refrigerate the cake for at least 12 hours or overnight to fully soak the cake. 
• In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream, 2 tbsp sugar and vanilla until  stiff peaks. 
• Smooth over the top of the cake. 
• Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and top with strawberry or other fruits that you like (if desired).
• Enjoy.  

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