Tres Leches Cake 

Here’s the recipe for Tres  Tres Leches Cake is a moist and rich Latin American dessert made with a sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. It’s light, sweet, and topped with fluffy whipped cream, making it a favorite for celebrations and gatherings.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ 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:

• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

• ½ cup heavy cream
  
  

For the topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate large bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla.

4. Gently fold in flour mixture until just combined.

5. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

6. Fold egg whites gently into the batter.

7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

8. In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup heavy cream.

9. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

10. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight.

11. For the topping, beat 1 cup heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake before serving.
    
    

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: 350 kcal

• Protein: 6g

• Fat: 16g

• Carbohydrates: 45g

• Sugar: 35g

• Sodium: 180mg