Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour ((240g))
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1¼ cup granulated sugar ((250g))
• ½ cup whole milk ((120ml))
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (14-ounce/397g) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12-ounce/354ml) can evaporated milk
• ⅔ cup whole milk ((160ml))
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream ((480ml))
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• fresh berries (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter a 13x9-inch baking dish or spray with baking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Separate the eggs into two separate bowls, a medium one for the yolks and a large one for the white. Beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy and doubled in size, about 1 minute. While beating, slowly pour in ¼ cup sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the remaining 1 cup sugar to the egg yolks and beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the milk and vanilla. Pour into the flour mixture and beat just until combined.

5. 5

   Using a spatula, fold the egg whites into the flour mixture in two batches, until no white streaks remain. Pour the batter into the cake pan.

6. 6

   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool until slightly warm. (The cake will fall and shrink as it cools. This is normal!)

7. 7

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined. Poke the cake all over with a fork. Slowly pour the syrup over the cake. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

8. 8

   In a large bowl, beat the cream and sugar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Spread over the cake. The cake can be covered and refrigerated for 3 days before serving. Garnish with strawberries, if desired.