Tres Leches Cake Recipe

The BEST authentic Tres Leches Cake. An ultra light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon. This simple Mexican dessert is one of our favorites!

Servings: 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs , separated
1 cup sugar , divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 oz can evaporated milk
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup whole milk

For the whipped topping:
1 pint Heavy Cream , for Whipping
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
ground cinnamon , for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Separate the eggs into two separate bowls.
3. Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add the 1/3 cup milk and vanilla and stir to combine. 
4. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined (don't over-mix).
5. Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites on high speed. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar as you mix and continue beating until stiff peaks.
6. Visit Tres Leches Cake @ tastesbetterfromscratch.com for full instructions.

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