Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)

Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)

This tres leches cake recipe is a delicious dessert with a special syrup and meringue frosting. This cake requires refrigeration and is served cold.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
1 (8×12-inch) cake
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • floured cooking spray
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 egg whites

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8×12-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Separate 5 eggs. Beat egg whites in a large bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to egg whites, beating constantly. Add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift flour over egg mixture and stir until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutess. Allow to cool completely.

Step 4
Blend together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour over cooled cake.

Step 5
Beat 3 egg whites in a clean mixing bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff meringue forms. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Step 6
Spread meringue frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

479
Calories
10g
Fat
84g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol123mg 41%
Sodium320mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate84g 31%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars75g
Protein13g
Vitamin C2mg 11%
Calcium339mg 26%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium420mg 9%

*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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