Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
⅓ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Milk Mixture:
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Beat Egg Yolks & Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with ¾ cup of sugar until pale and creamy. Stir in the milk and vanilla.
Whip Egg Whites: In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Combine Batter: Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare Milk Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Soak the Cake: Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make Whipped Topping: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Assemble & Serve: Spread whipped topping over the soaked cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve chilled.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of rum or coconut extract to the milk mixture.
Serve with fresh berries or a caramel drizzle for a gourmet touch.
This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: ~36g
- Sodium: ~105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg
Keywords: Tres Leches Cake, Latin Dessert, Milk Cake, Moist Cake, Classic Cake