The Ultimate Tres Leches Cake Recipe: Absolute Perfection!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 (8×12-inch) cake

Ingredients

  • floured cooking spray

  • 5eggs

  • 2cupswhite sugar, divided

  • 2teaspoonsvanilla extract, divided

  • 1cupself-rising flour

  • 1(14 ounce) cansweetened condensed milk

  • 1(12 fluid ounce) canevaporated milk

  • 1cupmilk

  • 1tablespoonvanilla extract

  • 3egg whites

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8×12-inch baking dish.

  2. Separate 5 eggs. Beat egg whites in a large bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to egg whites, beating constantly. Add yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift flour over egg mixture and stir until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutess. Allow to cool completely.

  4. Blend together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour over cooled cake.

  5. Beat 3 egg whites in a clean mixing bowl to soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff meringue forms. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla.

  6. Spread meringue frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories479
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
10g
13%
Saturated Fat
6g
28%
Cholesterol
123mg
41%
Sodium
320mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
84g
31%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
75g
Protein
13g
26%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
339mg
26%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
420mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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