Chef Tom's Tres Leches Cake Recipe
A delicious and moist Tres Leches Cake that is perfect for any occasion.
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Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs separated
- 1 cup sugar divided
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk Mixture
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup whole milk
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla. Pour egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently to combine.
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the batter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
In a small bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Pour over the cooled cake.
In a large bowl, whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg
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