@Chaoticbri

1 month ago

*How to make Tres Leches Cake* *Ingredients:* * *For the cake:* * 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * ½ cup unsalted butter, softened * 1 cup granulated sugar * 5 large eggs, separated * ½ teaspoon vanilla extract * ⅓ cup whole milk * *For the tres leches soak:* * 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk * 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk * ½ cup whole milk * *For the whipped cream topping (optional):* * 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream * ½ cup powdered sugar * ½ teaspoon vanilla extract * Ground cinnamon (optional) *Instructions:* 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. 2. Whisk together the dry ingredients for the cake: flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. Cream softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and milk. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. 6. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. 7. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter with a spatula. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 9. *Make the tres leches soak while the cake cools:* Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl. 10. Once the cake is cool, use a fork to poke holes all over the top. 11. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake, making sure to pour near the edges and all around. Allow the cake to soak up the milk for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator. 11. *Whipped cream topping is optional:* Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form (if using). 12. Frost the chilled cake with whipped cream (if using) and sprinkle with ground cinnamon (if desired) before serving. This recipe provides all the information you need to bake a delicious tres leches cake. Enjoy!

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