Classic Tres Leches Cake

Total time5 hr

Prep time30 min

Cook time30 min

4.8

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
5 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
⅓ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the tres leches soak

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk

For the whipped cream topping

2 cups heavy cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

ground cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
fresh strawberries or maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

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