This soft, fluffy cake is soaked in sweet, creamy milks for a decadent but light dessert.
What Is Tres Leches?
The dessert is completed by covering the top with freshly whipped cream to add even more dairy enjoyment.
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How Do You Make Tres Leches Cake?
Once the eggs are separated, the egg whites and sugar are whisked to medium stiff peaks.
After mixing your three kinds of milk, pour slowly over the top of the cake.
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Be patient with this process since the cake doesnt soak the liquid instantly.
In other words, give this step some time so the milk is absorbed completely.
How long does the cake need to soak?
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The longer this cake rests, the more saturated the sponge cake will be.
What Are the Best Ways To Serve a Tres Leches Cake?
What Are The Best Ways To Store This Dessert?
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This will ensure the cake will stay fresh for about three days.
When needed, allow the cake to thaw in the refrigerator before adding the milk mixture.
)canevaporated milk
1 (14-oz.
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Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large liquid measuring cup, combine milk and vanilla extract.
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In two bowls, separate the egg yolks and the egg whites.
Set egg yolks aside.
Chill in the refrigerator until needed.
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Once the batter is well mixed, fold in the whipped egg whites gently until the batter combines completely.
Remove caked from oven, and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.
Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to poke holes over the surface of the entire cake.
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Pour the mixture over the entire cake slowly.
The longer this mixture sits, the more milk the cake will absorb.
Cover the top of the cake with whipped cream, and spread lightly with a spatula.
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Cut into 12 squares and serve.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
