Tres Leches Cake 🍰:
Ingredients 🍰
– 1 cup all-purpose flour 🍞
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 🧁
– 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
– 1 cup sugar 🍚
– 4 large eggs 🥚
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
– 1/2 cup whole milk 🥛
For the Tres Leches Mixture 🍶
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🍬
– 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 🥛
– 1/2 cup whole milk 🥛
For the Whipped Topping 🍰
– 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
– 2 tablespoons sugar 🍚
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
4. Prepare Tres Leches Mixture: In a bowl or large measuring cup, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Stir until well combined.
5. Soak the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the surface with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
6. Prepare Whipped Topping: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
7. Frost and Chill: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the soaked cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to fully absorb the milk mixture.
8. Serve: Slice and enjoy your moist and creamy Tres Leches Cake! 😋
Perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat!