# tres leches cake from scratch

A delicious and simple homemade tres leches cake perfect for any occasion.

- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Separate 5 eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another.
2. Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg yolks.
3. Whip the egg yolk mixture until it is pale yellow.
4. Add 1/3 cup milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the egg yolk mixture.
5. Whip the egg yolk mixture until combined.
6. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
7. Whisk the dry ingredients together.
8. Add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture.
9. Whisk until combined to form the cake batter.
10. Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the egg whites.
11. Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
12. Fold the whipped egg whites into the cake batter.
13. Pour the cake batter into an 8" x 8" baking pan.
14. Bake the cake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
15. Cool the baked cake on the counter for 1 hour.
16. In a bowl, combine 1 can evaporated milk, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, and 2 cups half & half to make the tres leches mixture.
17. Stir the tres leches mixture until well combined.
18. Poke holes into the cooled cake using a fork.
19. Pour the tres leches mixture all over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
20. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour.
21. In a bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
22. Whip for 4-5 minutes until it forms whipped cream.
23. Pipe the whipped cream onto the cake as a topping.
24. Sprinkle cinnamon over the whipped cream.
25. Decorate with sliced strawberries.
26. Slice and enjoy the tres leches cake.

## Equipment

- large bowls
- hand mixer
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- baking pan
- fork
- piping bag

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8h8qNPG/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cc219dcf-d851-41f9-bdf3-a8b4b0dccf92
- Extracted: 2025-07-04

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