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Tres Leches Cake

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A moist and creamy Latin dessert that brings joy and nostalgia to any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Maraschino cherries and sliced strawberries for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake completely after removing it from the oven.
  9. Whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a separate bowl.
  10. Soak the cooled cake by poking holes and slowly pouring the milk mixture over it.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Whip additional heavy cream for topping before serving.
  13. Garnish with maraschino cherries and sliced strawberries.

Notes

Ensure the cake cools completely to absorb the milk mixture effectively.

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