Tres Leches Cake

Directions

  1. 1Separate 6 eggs.
  2. 2Whisk the egg whites.
  3. 3Add sugar while continuing to whisk until it becomes a meringue.
  4. 4Whisk the egg yolk and sugar until foamy and almost white color.
  5. 5Add 2 tbsp hot water and vanilla, and gently mix until combined.
  6. 6Pour the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture.
  7. 7Evenly sift the flour mixture over the egg mixture.
  8. 8Gently fold the batter until just everything is incorporated.
  9. 9Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to even out.
  10. 10Bake for 25-30 mins until lightly golden brown.
  11. 11Let it cool completely.
  12. 12Heat the milk mixture until it is just a little warm for 2-3 min.
  13. 13Add the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium saucepan.
  14. 14Using a fork or wood skewer, poke holes across the cake and drizzle the warm milk mixture over the cake.
  15. 15Beat the cold cream and powdered sugar using an electric mixer until a stiff peak forms.
  16. 16Using a spatula, spread the cream over the cooled cake and spread the caramel sauce on top.
  17. 17Decorate with caramel sauce or fresh berries.

Ingredients

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