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# **Tres Leches Cake: A Classic Mexican Dessert Made Easy**
If you’ve ever had **Tres Leches Cake**, you know just how **incredibly moist, sweet, and utterly delicious** it is. This traditional Latin American dessert is a staple at celebrations, loved for its **light sponge texture** and its **rich, creamy milk soak**. And if you live near the border, like our fellow baker from Texas, you know that a good Tres Leches Cake is **a must-have treat**!
*”I live in Texas near the border, so I’ve had this cake out many times, but this was my first time making it! Incredible. Really far simpler than I thought it would be, and mine came out just as tasty as the other ones I’ve had. Will make again!”*
This review perfectly captures the magic of **homemade Tres Leches Cake**—it’s far easier than you might think, and the results? **Simply divine!**
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## **Why You’ll Love This Tres Leches Cake**
✔ **Perfectly Moist & Sweet** – A light, fluffy cake soaked in three kinds of milk.
✔ **Easier Than You Think** – No complicated steps, just simple, delicious baking.
✔ **Authentic Flavor** – Just like the ones served in Mexican bakeries!
✔ **Great for Any Occasion** – Birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet weekend treat.
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## **What is Tres Leches Cake?**
**Tres Leches Cake (Three Milks Cake)** is a sponge cake that gets **soaked in a mixture of evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream (or whole milk).** The result? A **super moist, melt-in-your-mouth dessert** that’s both light and rich at the same time.
It’s typically topped with **whipped cream** and sometimes garnished with **cinnamon, fresh berries, or even a drizzle of caramel**. Every bite is pure **heavenly sweetness**!
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## **Ingredients You’ll Need**
### **For the Cake:**
– 🥚 **4 eggs** (separated)
– 🍚 **1 cup sugar**
– 🥛 **⅓ cup whole milk**
– 🌾 **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– 🍰 **1 cup all-purpose flour**
– 🥄 **1 ½ teaspoons baking powder**
– 🧂 **¼ teaspoon salt**
### **For the Tres Leches Mixture:**
– 🥛 **1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk**
– 🍯 **1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk**
– 🍶 **½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk for a lighter version)**
### **For the Topping:**
– 🍦 **1 cup heavy whipping cream**
– 🍚 **2 tablespoons sugar**
– 🌿 **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– 🌾 **Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)**
– 🍓 **Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)**
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## **How to Make Tres Leches Cake**
**Step 1: Bake the Sponge Cake**
1️⃣ **Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).** Grease and flour a **9×13-inch** baking dish.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, **whip the egg whites** until soft peaks form. Slowly add **half of the sugar** and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3️⃣ In another bowl, beat the **egg yolks with the remaining sugar** until pale and fluffy. Stir in **milk and vanilla extract**.
4️⃣ Gently fold the **egg whites into the yolk mixture**.
5️⃣ Sift together **flour, baking powder, and salt**, then gradually fold it into the batter until just combined.
6️⃣ Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for **25-30 minutes**, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Let the cake cool completely before adding the milk mixture.
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