How to Make Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tres Leches Cake, also known as Three Milks Cake, is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries. This rich and moist cake is soaked in a mixture of three different kinds of milk, giving it a deliciously creamy texture and sweet flavor. It's a beloved treat for special occasions and celebrations, and it's sure to be a hit at any gathering.

The origins of Tres Leches Cake are disputed, with some claiming it originated in Nicaragua and others attributing it to Mexico. Regardless of...

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Ingredients

  • floured cooking spray
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 (8x12-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch baking dish.
  • Separate 5 eggs. Beat egg whites in a large bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to egg whites, beating constantly. Add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift flour over egg mixture and stir until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutess. Allow to cool completely.
  • Blend together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour over cooled cake.
  • Beat 3 egg whites in a clean mixing bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff meringue forms. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Spread meringue frosting over cake.
  • Nutrition

    479 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 123mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 75g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 339mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 420mg