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Tres Leches Cake with Seasonal Fruit Recipe

Tres Leches Cake with Seasonal Fruit

The Crispy Chef
This Tres Leches Cake is ultra-moist, soaked in a rich three-milk mixture, topped with whipped cream, and finished with fresh seasonal fruits. A light, refreshing, and showstopping dessert perfect for summer or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Latin American, Mexican
Servings 12 slices
Calories 340 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls for batter and whipped cream
  • Electric mixer to beat eggs and cream
  • 9x13-inch baking dish for baking the cake
  • Fork or skewer for poking holes in cake
  • Refrigerator to chill and soak cake

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar, divided (150 g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup whole milk (60 ml)
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (240 ml)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (240 ml)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream or whole milk (120 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream, for topping (240 ml)
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • seasonal fruit (strawberries, peaches, mango, berries, etc.)
  • fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale. Stir in vanilla and milk. Fold in the dry ingredients.
    In another bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Add remaining ¼ cup sugar and beat to stiff peaks. Fold whites into batter. Pour into dish and smooth top. Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork. Slowly pour milk mixture over the cake. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread evenly over chilled cake.
  • Top with sliced seasonal fruits just before serving. Add mint leaves for garnish if desired.
  • Slice and serve chilled. Each serving will have creamy layers and vibrant fruit on top.

Notes

For best results, make the cake the day before and chill overnight. Add fruit just before serving to maintain freshness and color. Great for celebrations and easy to customize with your favorite fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit topped cake, make-ahead dessert, milk cake, summer cake, tres leches cake
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