Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Tres Leches Cake
Total time5 hr
Prep time30 min
Cook time30 min
4.8(5)
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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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