Best Tres Leches Cake

Description

The English have their trifle, Italians have tiramisu, and Latinos have pastel de tres leches, or three milk cake. This scrumptious sponge cake absorbs its bath of sweetened condensed, evaporated and whole milk before being topped with whipped cream. Served with fresh fruit or as is, it’s the perfect party dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature, divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 6 large eggs, separated, room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 27 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs

Servings: 18

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