RestaurantsEl Sur Mexican RestaurantTres Leches Recipe

Tres Leches Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

Make Tres Leches Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Milk Mixture

Method

Cake Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3

Beat Eggs

In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.

4

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and no lumps remain.

5

Pour into Baking Dish

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

6

Bake the Cake

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.

7

Cool the Cake

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Milk Mixture Preparation

8

Combine the Milks

In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined.

Assembling the Tres Leches

9

Poke Holes

Once the cake has cooled completely, use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.

10

Soak the Cake

Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Topping Preparation

11

Whip the Cream

In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

12

Top the Cake

Spread the whipped cream over the top of the soaked cake before serving.

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