Description
Layered Tres Leches Cake is a heavenly Latin American dessert that captivates the senses with its rich, creamy texture and delightful sweetness. This indulgent treat features layers of fluffy sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of three milks: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. The result is an incredibly moist cake topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for special occasions or as a sweet everyday treat, this Layered Tres Leches Cake is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Evaporated Milk
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Heavy Cream
- Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In one bowl, combine flour and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy; gradually add flour mixture alternating with milk until well combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Poke holes into the cooled cake with a fork. Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream; pour over the cake evenly.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; spread over the soaked cake.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, infuse your milks with coconut or almond extract.
Decorate with fresh fruit or chocolate shavings for an elegant touch.
This dessert can be made ahead of time; it tastes even better after a night in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg