Recipe: Three Milk Cake (Tres Leches) 🍰🥛
Description: This Three Milk Cake, also known as Tres Leches, is a lusciously creamy dessert that perfectly straddles the line between cake and pudding. Bursting with sweet, milky goodness, it’s a tantalizing treat that’s worth the wait. Plan ahead as this cake requires overnight refrigeration to achieve its irresistible texture. With its rich flavor and moist crumb, this cake is sure to become a favorite indulgence for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours and 35 minutes
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Mexican, Refrigerator
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water or skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in the sugar until soft peaks form.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating until combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this mixture to the egg mixture alternately with water or skim milk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased 13″ x 9″ baking pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack.
- Poke holes all over the cake with a fork or thin straw.
- Chill the cake, covered, in the fridge overnight.
The Following Day:
- In a saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, corn syrup, and evaporated milk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cold cake, allowing it to absorb into the cake.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate it.
For the Icing:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the remaining heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat in the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the sour cream, icing sugar, and almond extract.
- Fold the whipped cream into the sour cream mixture.
- Spread the icing over the chilled cake.
- Refrigerate the cake until serving.
Enjoy the delightful creaminess and sweetness of this decadent Three Milk Cake! It’s a perfect dessert to share with family and friends, guaranteed to leave everyone craving for more.
