Super Easy Tres Leches Cake Recipe! 🌟💙
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Tres Leches:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3️⃣ In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
6️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7️⃣ In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract for the tres leches mixture.
8️⃣ Once the cake has cooled for about 10 minutes, poke it all over with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb.
9️⃣ Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
🔟 For the whipped cream topping, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake before serving.
