Recipe: Tres Leches (Three-Milk Cake)
Description: Dairy products effectively neutralize the heat of chilies. Cool off after a spicy Mexican meal with this cake. This is my most requested tres leches recipe and the simplest to make!
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Mexican, Healthy, Potluck, Sweet, Weeknight, Brunch, Less than 4 Hours
- Servings: 12
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars)
- Review Count: 15
- Calories per Serving: 397.9
- Total Fat: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 146.3mg
- Sodium: 221.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 45.9g
- Protein: 11.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | cups sugar |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | tablespoon baking powder |
| 1 | can sweetened condensed milk |
| 1 | can evaporated milk |
| 1 | cup milk |
| 1/4 | cup Kahlua |
| 1 | tablespoon vanilla extract |
| – | Strawberries |
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed (use whip attachment if available), beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow, 5 to 6 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
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With mixer on medium speed, gradually add flour mixture in small increments and beat until smooth.
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Scrape batter into a buttered 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
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Bake in a 325 degree oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a blender, whirl condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, Kahlua, and vanilla until well blended.
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Pour evenly over hot cake; let cool about 15 minutes, then cover and chill until cake has absorbed all the milk mixture, at least 3 hours, or up to 1 day.
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Cut cake into squares or rectangles, lift out with a wide spatula, and set on plates.
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Top each piece of cake with a spoonful of whipped cream and garnish with strawberries.
This Tres Leches Cake is a delightful Mexican dessert, perfect for any occasion. Its light and airy texture combined with the creamy richness of the milk mixture make it a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it after a spicy meal to balance flavors or serve it as a sweet treat at brunch or potluck gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. 🍰🍓
