Tres Leches Cake

Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  2. 2Mix egg yolks and sugar until creamy.
  3. 3Add milk, vanilla, butter, and oil to the yolk mixture.
  4. 4Fold in cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. 5Fold in the whipped egg whites.
  6. 6Grease the pan.
  7. 7Pour batter into the pan and bake at 350 degrees.
  8. 8Poke holes throughout the cake.
  9. 9Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and vanilla, then pour over the cake.
  10. 10Whip heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt until firm peaks form.
  11. 11Spread the whipped topping over the soaked cake.
  12. 12Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with strawberries.

Ingredients

  • 5 whole egg
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tsp Mexican vanilla
  • 1/3 cup salted butter
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 1/4 cup cake flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dash cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 handful strawberries (optional)

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can brown the butter for more flavor, but it is optional.
  • You can use parchment paper instead of greasing the pan.
  • Let the cake soak for at least two hours or overnight.