Tres Leches Cake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Separate 6 eggs.
  2. 2Separate 6 eggs.
  3. 3Separate 6 eggs.
  4. 4Whisk the egg whites.
  5. 5Whisk the egg whites.
  6. 6Whisk the egg whites.
  7. 7Add sugar while continuing to whisk until it becomes a meringue.
  8. 8Add sugar while continuing to whisk until it becomes a meringue.
  9. 9Add sugar while continuing to whisk until it becomes a meringue.
  10. 10Whisk the egg yolk and sugar until foamy and almost white color.
  11. 11Whisk the egg yolk and sugar until foamy and almost white color.
  12. 12Whisk the egg yolk and sugar until foamy and almost white color.
  13. 13Add 2 tbsp hot water and vanilla, and gently mix until combined.
  14. 14Add 2 tbsp hot water and vanilla, and gently mix until combined.
  15. 15Add 2 tbsp hot water and vanilla, and gently mix until combined.
  16. 16Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
  17. 17Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
  18. 18Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
  19. 19Evenly sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture.
  20. 20Evenly sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture.
  21. 21Evenly sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture.
  22. 22Gently fold the batter until just everything is incorporated.
  23. 23Gently fold the batter until just everything is incorporated.
  24. 24Gently fold the batter until just everything is incorporated.
  25. 25Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out.
  26. 26Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out.
  27. 27Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out.
  28. 28Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
  29. 29Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
  30. 30Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
  31. 31Let it cool completely.
  32. 32Let it cool completely.
  33. 33Let it cool completely.
  34. 34Heat the milk mixture until it is just a little warm for 2-3 min.
  35. 35Heat the milk mixture until it is just a little warm for 2-3 min.
  36. 36Heat the milk mixture until it is just a little warm for 2-3 min.
  37. 37Add the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
  38. 38Add the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
  39. 39Add the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
  40. 40Using a fork or wood skewer, poke holes across the cake and drizzle the warm milk mixture over the cake.
  41. 41Using a fork or wood skewer, poke holes across the cake and drizzle the warm milk mixture over the cake.
  42. 42Using a fork or wood skewer, poke holes across the cake and drizzle the warm milk mixture over the cake.
  43. 43Beat the cold cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until a stiff peak forms.
  44. 44Beat the cold cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until a stiff peak forms.
  45. 45Beat the cold cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until a stiff peak forms.
  46. 46Using a spatula, spread the cream over the cooled cake and spread the caramel sauce on top.
  47. 47Using a spatula, spread the cream over the cooled cake and spread the caramel sauce on top.
  48. 48Using a spatula, spread the cream over the cooled cake and spread the caramel sauce on top.
  49. 49Decorate with caramel sauce or fresh berries.
  50. 50Decorate with caramel sauce or fresh berries.
  51. 51Decorate with caramel sauce or fresh berries.

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • eggs
  • eggs
  • cup sugar
  • cup sugar
  • cup sugar
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • tbsp hot water
  • tbsp hot water
  • tbsp hot water
  • cup flour
  • cup flour
  • cup flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • tsp baking powder
  • tsp baking powder
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • cups milk
  • cups milk
  • cups milk
  • cup heavy whipped cream
  • cup heavy whipped cream
  • cup heavy whipped cream
  • tbsp granulated sugar
  • tbsp granulated sugar
  • tbsp granulated sugar
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • cups heavy whipping cream
  • cups heavy whipping cream
  • cups heavy whipping cream
  • tbsp powdered sugar
  • tbsp powdered sugar
  • tbsp powdered sugar
  • Caramel sauce
  • Caramel sauce
  • Caramel sauce
  • fresh berries
  • fresh berries
  • fresh berries

Equipment

9x13 bakeware panparchment papersmall bowllarge bowlelectric mixermedium bowlwooden spoonspatulaovenmedium saucepanforkwood skewerspatula

Tips

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Butter a 9x13 bakeware pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
  • Don’t forget to make a toothpick test before removing it from the oven.