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Tres Leches Milk Cake

A rich and moist cake soaked in three types of milk, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk Mixture

  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
  • ¼ cup whole milk

Topping

  • 1 ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the flour mixture and stir gently until combined.
  4. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Pour the milk mixture over the cooled cake.
  7. In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Milk Cake, Tres Leches
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