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Tres Leches Cake

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A classic Latin American dessert, Tres Leches Cake is a moist cake soaked in a luscious blend of three types of milk, topped with creamy whipped cream and garnished with cinnamon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Sift together the flour and baking powder.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the flour mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely in the dish.
  8. Prepare the milk mixture by mixing together whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
  9. Soak the cooled cake with the milk mixture, allowing it to absorb.
  10. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  11. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.
  12. Garnish with ground cinnamon before serving.

Notes

Make sure your butter is softened but not melted, and do not rush the cooling process to achieve the best results.

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