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Tres Leches Cake

A delicious slice of Tres leches cake topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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A moist sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Milk Soak:
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the ½ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake is baking, prepare the milk soak by whisking together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and ½ cup whole milk in a bowl.
  10. Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a fork or skewer.
  11. Slowly pour the milk soak mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to absorb.
  12. Let the cake cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  13. Before serving, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  14. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.
  15. Dust generously with ground cinnamon.

Notes

  • For a stable whipped cream topping, ensure your cream and bowl are very cold.
  • You can make this cake a day ahead, which allows the flavors to meld.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your preference.

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