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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe with Whipped Frosting and Caramel Drizzle

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A moist and creamy tres leches cake soaked in three kinds of milk, topped with light whipped frosting and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for celebrations and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 oz/354 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz/354 ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp (45 g) unsalted butter, cubed and room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream, warmed
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until pale and thick (3–4 minutes). Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into yolk mixture until just combined.
  5. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Carefully fold whipped egg whites into batter in three additions.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While baking, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl; set aside.
  9. After baking, let cake cool 10 minutes. Pierce surface with fork or skewer and slowly pour milk soak evenly over cake. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  11. Make caramel drizzle: melt sugar in saucepan over medium heat until amber. Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted. Slowly whisk in warm cream and salt until smooth. Cool slightly.
  12. Spread whipped frosting over soaked cake. Drizzle caramel sauce on top. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Ensure bowls and whisk are grease-free before whipping egg whites. Let cake soak overnight for best texture. Watch caramel sugar carefully to avoid burning. Use a silicone spatula to fold batter gently. Whip cream while cake chills to save time.

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Keywords: tres leches cake, creamy cake, whipped frosting, caramel drizzle, easy dessert, moist cake, celebration cake

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