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Vanilla Tres Leches Cake

A light and fluffy Vanilla Tres Leches Cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with homemade whipped cream. This classic dessert is sweet, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: baked dessert, vanilla cake, whipped cream
Servings: 12
Calories: 472kcal
Author: Kim Lange
Cost: $8

Ingredients

Cake:

Milk Soak:

  • 1 cup whole milk or cream
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk

Whipped Cream Topping:

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool to room temperature. Poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  • In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk.
  • Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cooled cake. Let it soak in completely.
  • In another bowl, whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, let the soaked cake chill overnight. This allows the milk mixture to fully absorb and the texture to become even more tender and flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 973IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 1mg