Tres Leches Cake Milk Soak (Printer-Friendly)
Tender vanilla cake soaked with three milks and topped with fluffy whipped cream for a light, airy treat.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Cake Base
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5 large eggs, separated
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200 g granulated sugar, divided
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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155 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
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7 g (1.5 teaspoons) baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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120 ml whole milk, at room temperature
→ Milk Soak
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400 ml evaporated milk
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397 ml sweetened condensed milk
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240 ml heavy cream
→ Whipped Topping
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480 ml heavy whipping cream, cold
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40 g powdered sugar
→ Garnish
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12 maraschino cherries, drained
# Steps to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23x33-cm baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
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In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat egg yolks, 150 g sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed for 2 minutes until pale and smooth.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to yolk mixture in three additions, alternating with milk and mixing on low speed just until combined. Transfer batter to a large clean bowl.
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Clean the mixer bowl. Add egg whites and whisk attachment; beat on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 50 g sugar, then whip to medium peaks.
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Gently fold whipped egg whites into batter using a spatula, maintaining as much air as possible.
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Pour batter into prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
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While cake cools, whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Using a fork, poke holes all over the cake surface. Slowly pour milk mixture evenly over cake, ensuring thorough absorption. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Whip cold cream with powdered sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over chilled cake.
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Cut cake into 12 portions. Top each with a maraschino cherry and serve. For best texture, serve within 24 hours.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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For accurate flour measurement, use the spoon and level method to avoid a dense texture.
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Fold egg whites gently to maintain aeration and achieve a light crumb.
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For added warmth, blend 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon into the batter or dust over the whipped topping.
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Fresh berries such as strawberries or raspberries may be substituted for maraschino cherries as garnish.