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Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches Cake is an iconic Latin American dessert known for its moist texture and sweet, creamy flavors, perfect for any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for the best fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Soaking Liquid Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
Topping Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Chilled before whipping.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (optional)
  • Coconut flakes for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Soaking
  1. While the cake is baking, prepare the soaking liquid by combining the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut milk in a bowl.
  2. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Poke holes all over the cake using a fork or skewer.
  4. Pour the soaking liquid evenly over the warm cake and allow it to absorb for at least an hour (or overnight in the fridge if possible).
Topping
  1. For the topping, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.
  3. Optionally, you can top it with crushed pineapple and coconut flakes before serving.

Notes

Tres Leches Cake is best served chilled. Can be paired with fresh berries or coffee for balance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.