🎂 TORTA TRES LECHES 🍰🥛

🎂 TORTA TRES LECHES 🍰🥛

Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of this classic dessert!

📝 INGREDIENTS: 

For the Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

5 large eggs, separated

1 cup granulated sugar

⅓ cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Tres Leches Mixture:

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 cup whole milk

For the Topping:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh fruit or cinnamon for garnish (optional)

🔔 INSTRUCTIONS: 

STEP 1: PREPARE THE CAKE

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well.

- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain.

- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

STEP 2: MAKE THE TRES LECHES MIXTURE

- In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Whisk until well blended.

STEP 3: SOAK THE CAKE

- Once the cake is cool, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

STEP 4: PREPARE THE TOPPING

- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

- Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and garnish with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling) | Servings: 12

Enjoy your Torta Tres Leches, a luscious and moist cake that’s a true crowd-pleaser! 🎂🍰🥛