Cake
Pastel De Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)
On December 16, 2023 by userPastel de Tres Leches, or Three Milk Cake, is a classic and delicious dessert. Here’s a recipe for you to make this moist and rich cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Three Milk Mixture:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the Three Milk Mixture:
- Combine Milks: In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until well combined.
- Poke Holes in the Cake: Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour Milk Mixture: Slowly pour the three milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to absorb the milk.
For the Topping:
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Frost Cake: Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake.
- Optional Garnish: Garnish the cake with a sprinkle of cinnamon or fresh fruit if desired.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the Tres Leches Cake for at least 1-2 hours before serving.
- Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious homemade Pastel de Tres Leches!
This cake is a delightful, moist treat with a perfect balance of sweetness from the milks and the lightness of the whipped cream topping.