Pastel de Tres Leches Cake
A decadent and rich tres leches cake topped with a light whipped cream and fresh berries. This cake is the perfect easy and delicious dessert recipe!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 5 large eggs separated
Milk Mixture
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup whole milk
Whipped Cream
- 1 pint heavy cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until the egg yolks turn a pale yellow color.
- Add the vanilla extract and milk, set aside.
- In a separate bowl using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until firm peaks form. 5-6 minutes.
- Mix the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture until well combined, then fold in the egg whites.
- Place the batter in a buttered 9x13 baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely and then invert onto a large platter.
- Whisk the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
- Poke holes all over the cake and drizzle the milk mixture all over and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- To make the frosting, whip the heavy cream for 3-4 minutes or until it starts resembling whipped cream
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and mix for an additional 20 seconds.
- Frost the entire cake with the whipped cream, serve with fresh berries, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 146mg | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 0.6mg