Tres Leches Cake
Yield: One 9x13-inch cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Milk Mixture:
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup whole milk
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a 9x13-inch metal baking dish without greasing it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Separate Eggs: Place the egg yolks in one mixing bowl and the egg whites in another.
- Beat Egg Yolks: Add ¾ cup of the granulated sugar to the yolks. Beat on high speed until the mixture becomes pale yellow. Then, stir in the ⅓ cup of whole milk and the vanilla extract.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Pour the yolk mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Whip Egg Whites: Using clean beaters, whip the egg whites on high speed. As they begin to form soft peaks, gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter, ensuring a light and airy mixture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- Prepare Milk Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ¼ cup of whole milk.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over its surface. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring even coverage. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to absorb the milk fully.
- Make Whipped Topping: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Top the Cake: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake. Lightly dust with ground cinnamon.
- Serve: Optionally, garnish with fresh sliced strawberries before serving
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