easy tres leches cake

Houston, TX
Updated on Jun 21, 2011

This cake is good with any fruit on top, canned or fresh.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 15-20 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups whole milk, scalded
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • - fresh fruit, if desired

How To Make easy tres leches cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    Whip the 6 eggs, sugar, and salt, until it has tripled in volume. (Time vary's by speed of mixer) Fold in flour until well incorporated. Do not over mix.
  • Step 3
    Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Set cake aside to cool.
  • Step 5
    Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk (scalded), vanilla extract, almond extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl, and set in fridge until cake is completely cool.
  • Step 6
    Poke holes all over cooled cake with a fork or knife.
  • Step 7
    Pour all of the milk mixture over cake. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. (Better overnight)
  • Step 8
    Before serving, whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla, until stiff peaks form. Spread on cake. Top with desired fruit.

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