Creamy Milk Cake

Yes! You’re probably thinking of Tres Leches Cake — a Creamy Milk Cake soaked in three kinds of milk: evaporated, condensed, and heavy cream. It’s ultra-moist, light, and fluffy with a luscious whipped topping. Here’s how to make it from scratch:

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🍰 Creamy Milk Cake (Tres Leches Cake)

🧁 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp salt

• 5 large eggs, separated

• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided (¾ cup and ¼ cup)

• 1/3 cup whole milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Milk Soak (Tres Leches):

• 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk for lighter texture)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

• 3 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale and thick. Stir in milk and vanilla.

4. Gently fold in the flour mixture.

5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add ¼ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

6. Fold the egg whites gently into the batter — don’t deflate it!

7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

2. Cool and Soak:

1. Let the cake cool completely.

2. Poke holes all over the surface with a fork or skewer.

3. In a pitcher, mix the evaporated milk, condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla.

4. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cooled cake. Let it soak in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).

3. Whipped Topping:

1. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Spread over the chilled, soaked cake.

4. Serve:

• Garnish with ground cinnamon, fresh berries, or toasted coconut if desired.

• Serve cold. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

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📝 Tips & Variations:

• For a richer cake, use all heavy cream in the soak.

• Want it extra creamy? Double the milk soak and serve with extra sauce.

• Try adding a touch of rum or brandy to the milk mixture for a special occasion.