Franklin Spice Works
Classic Mexican Tres Leches Cake
A light sponge soaked in three milks until luscious and creamy. A beloved Mexican dessert that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1.5 tsp Pure Mexican Vanilla Extract
- Soak: 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Beat yolks and sugar until pale. Fold in flour and milk alternately. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold stiffly beaten whites into batter gently. Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
- Bake at 350F for 25-28 minutes. Cool completely.
- Mix soak ingredients. Poke cake all over with a fork.
- Pour soak slowly over entire cake. Refrigerate overnight. Serve topped with whipped cream.