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Tres Leches Cake

🍽️8 Servings
📅Jul 15, 2026

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4
Add softened butter and mix until a crumbly mixture forms.
5
Beat in eggs until well combined.
6
Pour in milk, heavy cream, and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth.
7
Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth top.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
10
Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a skewer or fork.
11
Pour tres leches mixture (1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 cup whole milk) evenly over the top of the cake.
12
Let the cake absorb the liquid for 10-15 minutes.
13
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
14
Before serving, top with whipped cream or powdered sugar if desired.