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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe with Fluffy Whipped Cream Topping Made Easy

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A luscious and creamy tres leches cake soaked in three milks and topped with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 fl oz / 354 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 fl oz / 414 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13 inch pan lightly and set aside.
  2. Sift together 1 cup (130g) flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Separate the eggs carefully: place yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
  4. Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup (150g) sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix well.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture using a spatula.
  6. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50g) sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form but not dry.
  7. Fold the egg whites into the batter in three additions gently.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Mix the tres leches soak: combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  11. Once cooled, poke the top of the cake with a fork or skewer all over. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak in slowly.
  12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  13. Prepare the whipped cream topping: beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  14. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake just before serving. Optionally sprinkle cinnamon or garnish with fresh berries.

Notes

Whip egg whites and cream carefully to maintain volume. Let the cake cool completely before soaking to ensure proper absorption. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. For dairy-free, substitute milks and cream as noted. Avoid opening oven door early to prevent cake collapse.

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