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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe Easy Homemade with Whipped Cream Topping

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A moist and airy tres leches cake soaked in three milks and topped with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk or dairy-free milk like oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 oz/354 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz/396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional garnishes: ground cinnamon, fresh berries or sliced strawberries, toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale and fluffy (3-4 minutes). Add milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Carefully fold egg whites into batter in three parts, folding gently to keep air in.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cake completely on a wire rack. Poke the cake all over with a fork or skewer.
  9. Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup heavy cream in a large measuring cup or bowl.
  10. Slowly pour milk soak evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  11. Beat cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over soaked cake.
  12. Dust with ground cinnamon or garnish with fresh berries if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for fluffier cake. Fold egg whites gently to keep cake airy. Pour milk soak slowly to avoid sogginess. Chill cake overnight for best flavor and texture. For dairy-free, substitute coconut or almond milk and coconut cream. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour but expect denser texture.

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