Panamanian Three Milk Cake (pastel De Tres Leches)

Panamanian Three Milk Cake, also known as Pastel de Tres Leches, is a delicious and moist sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three different types of milk. This popular dessert is a staple in Panamanian cuisine and is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Panamanian Three Milk Cake (pastel De Tres Leches)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 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 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
  3. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar together in a large bowl. Add eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until fluffy. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 minutes.
  5. Combine whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Pour over the hot cake.
  6. Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  7. Whip heavy cream in a large bowl until thick. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; continue to whip until stiff. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top for garnish if desired.

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
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

9x13 inch baking pan Mixing bowls Whisk Saucepan Electric mixer

Tools

Toothpick Sifter Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Panamanian Three Milk Cake chilled for the best flavor and texture.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of rum to the milk mixture before pouring it over the cake.

Cost

$15