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Tres Leches Milk Cake

A moist and delicious cake soaked in three kinds of milk.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk Mixture

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  4. Gently fold egg yolk mixture into flour mixture until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold egg whites into batter gently. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
  9. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork. Pour milk mixture over the cake.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Milk Cake, Tres Leches
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