Tres Leches Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cake
Milk Mixture
Whipped Topping
Garnish (optional)
Method
Cake Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Milk Mixture Preparation
Combine Milk Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until smooth.
Chill the Cake
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Whipped Topping Preparation
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
Top the Cake
Spread the whipped cream over the top of the soaked cake evenly.
Garnishing
Add Garnish
Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the whipped topping and add fresh berries on top, if desired.
Serve
Slice the cake into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious Tres Leches!