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Tres Leches Cake

Mexican food is always great and Mexican desserts are no exception. One of the most popular Mexican desserts of all time has to be tres leches cake, known for its soft, moist, fluffy texture and creamy, vanilla-infused flavor.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 20
Course: Dessert
Calories: 309

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cups heavy whipped cream
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl.
  3. Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and half the sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in ½ teaspoon of the vanilla and the eggs.
  5. Now add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, bit by bit.
  6. Pour the resulting batter into a greased, flour 13x9-inch baking pan.
  7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  8. Combine the whole, condensed, and evaporated milks together.
  9. Let the cake cool to room temperature, then pour the milk mixture over it.
  10. Leave it for about 15 minutes for the milk to soak in.
  11. Whip the cream and add the rest of the vanilla and the rest of the sugar in a chilled metal or glass bowl.
  12. When the cream mixture is thick, spread it over the cake.
  13. Refrigerate the cake until you’re ready to serve it.

Notes

Variations and Substitutions:
For a tasty, tropical tweak, try coconut milk in place of the whole milk. You might want to sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg on top before serving.