tres leches cake from scratch

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Separate 5 eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
  2. 2Separate 5 eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
  3. 3Separate 5 eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
  4. 4Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
  5. 5Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
  6. 6Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
  7. 7Whip the egg yolk mixture until it is pale yellow.
  8. 8Whip the egg yolk mixture until it is pale yellow.
  9. 9Whip the egg yolk mixture until it is pale yellow.
  10. 10Add 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture.
  11. 11Add 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture.
  12. 12Add 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture.
  13. 13Whip the egg yolk mixture until combined.
  14. 14Whip the egg yolk mixture until combined.
  15. 15Whip the egg yolk mixture until combined.
  16. 16In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  17. 17In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  18. 18In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  19. 19Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  20. 20Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  21. 21Whisk the dry ingredients together.
  22. 22Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture.
  23. 23Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture.
  24. 24Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture.
  25. 25Whisk until combined to form the cake batter.
  26. 26Whisk until combined to form the cake batter.
  27. 27Whisk until combined to form the cake batter.
  28. 28Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg whites.
  29. 29Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg whites.
  30. 30Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg whites.
  31. 31Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  32. 32Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  33. 33Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  34. 34Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter.
  35. 35Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter.
  36. 36Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter.
  37. 37Pour the cake batter into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
  38. 38Pour the cake batter into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
  39. 39Pour the cake batter into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
  40. 40Bake the cake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  41. 41Bake the cake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  42. 42Bake the cake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
  43. 43Cool the baked cake on the counter for 1 hour.
  44. 44Cool the baked cake on the counter for 1 hour.
  45. 45Cool the baked cake on the counter for 1 hour.
  46. 46In a bowl, combine 1 can evaporated milk, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 cups half & half to make the tres leches mixture.
  47. 47In a bowl, combine 1 can evaporated milk, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 cups half & half to make the tres leches mixture.
  48. 48In a bowl, combine 1 can evaporated milk, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 cups half & half to make the tres leches mixture.
  49. 49Stir the tres leches mixture until well combined.
  50. 50Stir the tres leches mixture until well combined.
  51. 51Stir the tres leches mixture until well combined.
  52. 52Poke holes into the cooled cake using a fork.
  53. 53Poke holes into the cooled cake using a fork.
  54. 54Poke holes into the cooled cake using a fork.
  55. 55Pour the tres leches mixture all over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  56. 56Pour the tres leches mixture all over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  57. 57Pour the tres leches mixture all over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  58. 58Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour.
  59. 59Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour.
  60. 60Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour.
  61. 61In a bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  62. 62In a bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  63. 63In a bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  64. 64Whip for 4-5 minutes until it forms whipped cream.
  65. 65Whip for 4-5 minutes until it forms whipped cream.
  66. 66Whip for 4-5 minutes until it forms whipped cream.
  67. 67Pipe the whipped cream onto the cake as a topping.
  68. 68Pipe the whipped cream onto the cake as a topping.
  69. 69Pipe the whipped cream onto the cake as a topping.
  70. 70Sprinkle cinnamon over the whipped cream.
  71. 71Sprinkle cinnamon over the whipped cream.
  72. 72Sprinkle cinnamon over the whipped cream.
  73. 73Decorate with sliced strawberries.
  74. 74Decorate with sliced strawberries.
  75. 75Decorate with sliced strawberries.
  76. 76Slice and enjoy the tres leches cake.
  77. 77Slice and enjoy the tres leches cake.
  78. 78Slice and enjoy the tres leches cake.

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 5 eggs
  • 5 eggs
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • cinnamon
  • strawberries
  • strawberries
  • strawberries

Equipment

large bowlshand mixerwhiskmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsbaking panforkpiping bag