What Is Tres Leches Cake?
Tres Leches Cake is a traditional Mexican dessert. It is made with three types of milk - evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream - and is typically topped with a meringue or whipped cream. The cake is light and airy and has a unique flavor that is both sweet and creamy.
This Recipe is a Breeze to Prepare
This recipe for Tres Leches Cake is super easy and fast to prepare. You start with a basic sponge cake and then add the three types of milk. No need to whip the cream or make a meringue - the cake is ready to enjoy after an hour in the fridge. It is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Ingredients Needed
Here is what you will need to make this Tres Leches Cake:
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Here is what you need to do to make this delicious Tres Leches Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture, and mix well.
- Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cake is done when it springs back to the touch.
- Prick the top of the cake with a fork. In a medium bowl, mix together the evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Enjoy!
This Tres Leches Cake is a delicious and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of the three types of milk gives it a unique flavor and texture that is sure to please. Give it a try today and enjoy!