Cuban Tres Leches Cake

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of a traditional Cuban Tres Leches Cake. This decadent dessert is a favorite in Cuban cuisine, featuring a moist sponge cake soaked in three different types of milk.

Cuban Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup white sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
  3. Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
  4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
  6. Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
  7. Whip the heavy cream, the remaining 1 cup of sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake.
  8. Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
6g
Fat
15g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking pan Mixing bowls Whisk Fork

Tools

Oven Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cuban Tres Leches Cake chilled for a refreshing and delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or fresh fruit on top of the cake before serving.

Cost

$10