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Pastel de Tres Leches: A Classic Three Milk Cake

Pastel de Tres Leches is a rich and moist sponge cake soaked in a blend of three kinds of milk: sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. This beloved Latin American dessert is light, airy, and perfectly sweet, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. It’s easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and ideal for celebrations!

  • Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium eggs, separated
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Tres Leches:

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Optional)

For Serving:

  • 1 cup whipped cream (Optional)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10×15-inch baking dish.

  2. Make the cake: Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to medium and mix in flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

  4. Make the tres leches: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream in a blender. Pulse several times until well blended.

  5. Pour tres leches over cake. Cover and refrigerate until cake is cold and all liquid has been absorbed at least 1 hour.

  6. Cut chilled cake into 12 squares. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 396 per serving