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Simple Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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Simple Tres Leches Cake Recipe
  • Serves: 2 People
  • Prep Time: 65 min
  • Cooking: 38 min
  • Calories: 540 kcal
  • Difficulty: easy
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Treat yourself to a rich and creamy Simple Tres Leches Cake for Two, a delightful Latin American dessert soaked in three types of milk. This moist and tender sponge cake is simple to prepare and ideal for sharing. With a subtle vanilla flavor and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, it's a small-batch take on the classic dessert. Whether you're enjoying a romantic evening or a cozy night in, this tres leches cake is bound to impress with its velvety sweetness.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix well.
  5. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before poking holes all over the top with a fork.
  8. In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
  9. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in.
  10. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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