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Three Milk Cake

Three Milk Cake, also known as tres leches, is a rich and tender sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, perfect for a sweet and creamy dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
Milk Soak Ingredients
  • 1 14 oz can condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 7.6 oz can media crema or 1 1/4 cups heavy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
  • 1 to 2 cups berries optional for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar on medium speed until light yellow and fluffy, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Add the vanilla and mix for another 8 to 10 minutes until batter is fluffy.
  5. Fold the flour mixture into the egg/sugar mixture in thirds, then gently fold in the oil.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Cool the cake for about 15 minutes.
Milk Soaking
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the media crema (or heavy cream), evaporated milk, condensed milk, and vanilla.
  2. Poke holes in the top of the cake and drizzle half of the milk mixture over it, allowing it to soak in before adding the remaining milk mixture.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
Whipped Cream Topping
  1. Beat the heavy whipping cream and confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Top the cake with whipped cream and garnish with berries, if desired.

Notes

Serve the cake chilled or at room temperature. Use small plates for portion control and pair with Greek yogurt to balance out the sweetness.