Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

Deliciously moist pastel de tres leches cake is soaked in a blend of heavy cream, condensed milk, and evaporated milk, then topped with whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup whipped cream
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 0.5 cup milk
• 6 medium eggs, separated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Make the cake: Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to medium and mix in flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Make the tres leches: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream in a blender. Pulse several times until well blended.

Step 5

Pour tres leches over cake. Cover and refrigerate until cake is cold and all liquid has been absorbed at least 1 hour.

Step 6

Cut chilled cake into 12 squares. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries.