Tres Leches Cake—often called “Three Milk Cake”—is a cherished dessert across Latin America and has won fans all over the globe. This rich, ultra-moist cake is drenched in a blend of three different milks, giving it a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Finished with whipped cream and fresh fruit, it’s an eye-catching dessert perfect for parties and special occasions. Below, you’ll find how to prepare this dreamy treat along with a clear ingredient table for easy reference.
Tres Leches Cake Ingredients
Before you begin, gather the items listed in the table:
Ingredient Quantity
All-Purpose Flour 1 cup
Baking Powder 1 ½ tsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Unsalted Butter ½ cup
Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Eggs 5 large
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
Whole Milk ½ cup
Evaporated Milk 1 can (12 oz)
Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 can (14 oz)
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Fresh Fruit (optional) For garnish
Making the Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy and pale.
Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully blended in before adding the next.
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