Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

Pastel de tres leches is a sponge cake that’s steeped in three kinds of milk: condensed, evaporated, and heavy cream. The soaked cake is served with whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
1 10×15-inch cake
Servings:
12

Ingredients

For Serving

  • 1 cup whipped cream (Optional)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (Optional)

Tres Leches

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Optional)

Cake

  • 6 medium eggs, separated
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10×15-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Make the cake: Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to medium and mix in flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 4
Make the tres leches: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream in a blender. Pulse several times until well blended.

Step 5
Pour tres leches over cake. Cover and refrigerate until cake is cold and all liquid has been absorbed at least 1 hour.

Step 6
Cut chilled cake into 12 squares. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries.

Tip

Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396
Calories
19g
Fat
48g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat11g 55%
Cholesterol154mg 51%
Sodium244mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate48g 18%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars39g
Protein10g
Vitamin C10mg 49%
Calcium283mg 22%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium312mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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