Milk Cake (Tres Leches)

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Maryam Auwal (@meerahscuisine)

This delightful milk cake is a creamy and indulgent treat that combines the richness of various milk products with a fluffy cake base. The cake is soaked in a luscious milk mixture and topped with a light whipping cream frosting. It's perfect for those who love a creamy dessert experience.

Milk Cake (Tres Leches) recipe
Prep Time
25min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
45min

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = one slice)

Milk Mixture

  • powdered milk
    powdered milk
    1cup
  • water
    water
    2cup
  • condensed milk
    condensed milk
    1/2cup
  • tin evaporated milk
    tin evaporated milk
    1
  • whipping cream
    whipping cream
    1/2cup

Whipping Cream Frosting

  • whipping cream
    whipping cream
    1cup
  • condensed milk
    condensed milk
    1/4cup
  • water
    water
    1/2cup
  • vanilla flavour
    vanilla flavour
    1tsp

Cake Mixture

  • sugar
    sugar
    3/4cup
  • eggs eggs
    eggs eggs
    4
  • vanilla
    vanilla
    2tbsp
  • flour
    flour
    3/4cup

How to make Milk Cake (Tres Leches)

Milk Mixture

  1. Step 1

    Mix powdered milk, water, condensed milk, cream, full cream milk, and whipping cream. Refrigerate the mixture.

Whipping Cream Frosting

  1. Step 1

    Combine whipping cream, condensed milk, water, and vanilla flavour. Mix until fluffy.

Cake Mixture

  1. Step 1

    Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla for 5-10 minutes until the egg mixture triples in size.

  2. Step 2

    Add flour in two batches. Mix the first batch slowly, then add the remaining flour and fold gently with hands.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the batter into a cake pan and beat. Bake for 20 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Place the baked cake in a bowl, then add the milk mixture and whipping cream. Refrigerate and enjoy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

356.5kcal (17.82%)

Protein

8.6g (17.26%)

Carbs

36.9g (13.41%)

Sugars

30.7g (61.4%)

Healthy Fat

5.8g

Unhealthy Fat

12.8g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the egg mixture is well-whisked to achieve a light and fluffy cake.

  2. Refrigerate the cake after adding the milk mixture to allow it to soak properly.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of cream?

    You can use heavy cream or half-and-half, but it might affect the richness.

  2. Can I use whole milk instead of powdered milk.

    Yes you can.

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