Of course! The Traditional Three-Milk Cake, or Tres Leches Cake, is a classic Latin American dessert that is incredibly moist, sweet, and beloved for its soaked texture. Unlike most cakes, it’s purposely saturated with a mixture of three milks, resulting in a uniquely delicious and refreshing treat.
Here is a detailed, traditional recipe.
Traditional Tres Leches Cake (Three-Milk Cake)
This recipe features a light, airy sponge cake that serves as the perfect base to absorb the rich three-milk mixture, topped with a fluffy whipped cream.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 25-35 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the Sponge Cake:
· 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
· 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
· ¼ teaspoon salt
· 5 large eggs, at room temperature (separated)
· 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
· ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Three-Milk Mixture:
· 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
· 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
· ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (or media crema) or whole milk
For the Topping:
