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Tres Leches Cake for Life’s Celebrations

Tres Leches Birthday Cake

I’ve been holding out on you. Not on purpose. I swear I didn’t realize I haven’t shared our most favorite cake ever. I always think it’s odd when I have to search my own website for a favorite recipe, but that’s how I discovered the shameful reality ~

I’VE NEVER GIVEN YOU THE TRES LECHES RECIPE! 

Here’s the deal, you’ll forgive me as soon as you get lost in the light, airy, creamy, rich, deliciousness. Here’s the rest of the deal, tres leches should really be called quatro leches. That’s right, four different kinds of milk which makes this cake all kinds of awesome.

Tres leches cake has earned its place as the most requested dessert by every single member of our family, extended family, and even friends. Popa, my father, goes nuts for tres leches and the Littles have been found at odd hours of the night armed with a spoon and hanging half-way out of the refrigerator for “one more bite.”

We celebrated a milestone birthday this weekend. My mother-in-law turned eighty-five and four generations of the Schell Family gathered for the occasion.

Birthday Panoramic WM

If you are blessed to see eighty-five years, you’ve seen a lot of life. I’m not sure much would surprise my mother-in-law who has accumulated a wealth of wisdom in her lifetime.

Spending time with family this weekend reminded me that no matter what season of life you are in there is always something worth celebrating.

There is always a reason to celebrate

What will you celebrate today? Join Susie & me on our 52 Sunday Suppers Facebook page and tell us what inspires you to make Tres Leches cake this week!

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For Life’s Celebrations

Tres Leches Cake

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Tres Leches Cake

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The perfect cake for any of life’s joyful celebrations!

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the cake:
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • For the Cream Topping:
  • 1 (14 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (7 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • For the Whipped Cream Icing:
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 12 x 15 baking pan.
  2. Beat egg whites on low speed until foamy. Add sugar slowly. Add the egg yolks one at a time until well blended.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the eggs, alternating with 1/2 of the whole milk, flour mix, remaining milk, and flour. Do this quickly so the eggs don’t deflate. Add vanilla and pour into prepared pan.
  4. Bake cake until golden around the edges. About 25 minutes.
  5. To make the cream topping, combine the milks in a blender and blend on high speed until thick.
  6. After removing cake from the oven, poke holes in the cake with a toothpick or straw. Pour the cream mixture over the top. Let the cake sit until room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, but better overnight.
  7. To make the whipped cream icing, beat the cream, sugar and vanilla until it reaches a creamy icing consistency. Spread icing on cake. Keep Tres Leches Cake refrigerated.

 

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