Description
Pastel de tres leches is a fluffy sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream. Topped with whipped cream and strawberries, it’s a traditional Mexican favorite that’s as festive as it is rich.
Ingredients
Cake:
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 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz) 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10×15-inch baking dish.
2. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks; gradually beat in sugar until glossy.
3. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well.
4. Mix in flour gradually, then add milk, baking powder, and vanilla.
5. Pour into dish and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool cake for 15 minutes.
7. Blend the three milks in a blender.
8. Poke cooled cake and pour milk mixture over it. Cover and chill for 1 hour or more.
9. Cut into 12 slices, top with whipped cream and strawberries.
Notes
Use a sponge or genoise-style cake to avoid sogginess.
Let the cake chill overnight for best flavor and consistency.
Top with seasonal fruit for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 244mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 154mg