Layered Tres Leches Cake
Indulgent layers of sponge cake soaked in three creamy milks, with whipped cream between each layer for the ultimate decadence.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- 4.
Gradually add flour mixture to wet mixture, alternating with milk. Divide batter evenly among pans.
- 5.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- 6.
In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup heavy cream.
- 7.
Poke holes in each cake layer and pour milk mixture over, letting it soak in.
- 8.
In a separate bowl, whip remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 9.
Place one cake layer on a plate, spread whipped cream on top. Repeat with remaining layers.
- 10.
Decorate top with additional whipped cream. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
