Best 12 3 Milk Cake Or Tres Leches Recipes

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Tres leches cake, also known as 3 milk cake, is a moist and flavorful cake that is popular in many Latin American countries. It is made with three types of milk: whole milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. These milks give the cake a rich, creamy flavor and texture. The cake is typically served with a whipped cream or meringue topping. Tres leches cake is a popular dessert for special occasions, such as birthdays and holidays.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

TRES LECHES (MILK CAKE)



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This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!

Provided by Stephanie Watts

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.
  • Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
  • Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
  • Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of the sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake. Be sure and keep cake refrigerated, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

PASTEL DE TRES LECHES (THREE MILK CAKE)



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Is a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream and strawberries (optional).

Provided by Patty Valle Kafati

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs, separated
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup whipped cream
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.
  • Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, combining each yolk before adding the next. Reduce mixer speed to medium and add flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, to the mixture, beating continuously; beat in baking powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender and pulse several times until well blended. Pour three-milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate cake until cold and the milk mixture has soaked in, at least 1 hour.
  • Cut in squares and top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 244.3 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

TRES LECHES: THREE MILK CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 yellow cake mix (with pudding) baked as directed in 13- by 9-inch pan
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup rum (or to taste)
Whipped cream, to cover cake
5 ounces sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Poke holes in the cake with a fork all over. Pour topping mixture over cake. Let mixture absorb completely in refrigerator.
  • Cover with whipped cream or cool whip and sprinkle sweetened coconut over top of cake.

TRES LECHES (3 MILK CAKE)



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This is anoher recipe that came from my time in Costa Rica. My cousin's husband is from C.R. and when we went to visit them, his mother made this Tre Leches cake for us. It was amazing!!! I got the recipe from her to pass along to everyone else. You have to make this!! It is so good!

Provided by alimel_01

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
14 ounces condensed milk
14 ounces evaporated milk
2 cups whipped cream
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Separate the eggs.
  • Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and then add the 3 egg yokes 1 at a time.
  • Add the sugarr, baking powder, and flour.
  • Bake in a greased 13x9 pan at 350 for 15 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  • When cool, poke holes in the cake with a fork all over.
  • In a blender, lightly mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup of the whipped cream.
  • Pour over cake & then top with the other cup of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 130.1, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 30.8, Protein 7.6

PASTEL DE TRES LECHES THREE MILK CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

10 eggs, kept at room temperature for 1/2 hour
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 cups chopped strawberries or Guyaba or other fruit, in 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup crema or half-and-half
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons rum, brandy, mezcal, or other liquor of your choice
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a jellyroll baking pan and line it with waxed paper oiled on both sides. Separate the yolks and whites in 2 bowls. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
  • Beat the yolks until light and lemon colored, about 20 minutes. The consistency should be very thick, and when you lift the beaters, the mixture should fall in one solid mass, known as the "ribbon stage". Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time. Add the vanilla and beat 3 minutes more.
  • Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar slowly until it makes a meringue. Add the whites to the yolks one-third at a time and fold in with a rubber spatula. Add the flour all at once and fold in.
  • Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the cake comes away from the sides of the pan. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place on a clean tea towel that has been dusted with confectioners' sugar. Remove the waxed paper by rubbing the top of the paper with a dry cloth all over the surface and peeling off. Cover the cake with another tea towel and roll up the cake lengthwise in the towels, like a jellyroll, while still warm.
  • For the filling: Whip the cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Add the confectioners' sugar. Add the fruit to the whipped cream and fold in.
  • For the soaking liquid: Mix the milks with a whisk. Add the liquor.
  • For the frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until soft and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add the vanilla and mix for 2 minutes. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar until it is well incorporated. Add the milk.
  • To assemble the cake: Unroll the cake and remove the tea towel from the top layer. Spread the whipped cream mixture on the cake and, using the bottom as leverage, roll it up lengthwise. Transfer the cake to a serving tray seam side down. Make holes in the cake with a skewer and drizzle the soaking liquid, slowly, letting it absorb bit by bit. Cover the cake with the frosting.

3 MILK CAKE OR TRES LECHES



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With all the liquid in this cake you would think it cannot work. But it does. It is a traditional Spanish recipe and the most delicious cake you've ever tasted. Obviously the moistest.

Provided by rmosher10

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 eggs, separated
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons milk
¼ cup butter, melted
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat 6 egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy; set yolks aside. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture holds soft peaks. Beat in flour gradually, then beat in milk, reserved egg yolks, melted butter, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and baking powder, beating in each ingredient thoroughly before adding the next. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cake is browned and crusty on top, no more than 30 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for about 10 minutes before gently removing cake to finish cooling.
  • Whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half in a bowl. Pour half the 3-milk mixture into a pan deeper and longer than the cake. Lay the cake into the milk mixture. Use a fork to score deep lines into the top of the cake and pour remaining 3-milk mixture over cake, allowing the mixture to soak in.
  • Beat cream cheese with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl with electric mixer until soft and fluffy; gradually beat in cream until frosting is thick and spreadable. Spread over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.7 calories, Carbohydrate 87.9 g, Cholesterol 234.3 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 421.5 mg, Sugar 65.8 g

TRADITIONAL TRES LECHES CAKE



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You can make this triple milk-soaked cake a day in advance and whip the cream just before serving. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 711.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
6 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, sifted
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 3-quart baking dish. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy. In another bowl, whisk egg whites and salt to soft peaks. Using a rubber spatula, fold whites into yolks until almost combined. Sift flour over egg and gently fold into batter (do not overmix).
  • Spread batter in prepared dish. Bake until golden and pulling away from sides of dish, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool 20 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the three milks; pour evenly over cake. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • To serve, whip cream and confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Fill a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip, and pipe whipped cream in a decorative pattern, if desired.

TRES LECHES 'THREE MILKS'



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It is a delicious cake with a special syrup on it, and a meringue frosting. This cake requires refrigeration, and is served cold.

Provided by Blanca

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 egg whites
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 8 x 12 inch pan. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Separate 5 eggs, and beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup sugar slowly to the egg whites, beating constantly. Add the yolks one by one, beating well after each addition. Stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla. Sift the flour, and stir it into the egg mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake the cake for 20 minutes, or until done. Cool.
  • Blend the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla. Pour this syrup over the cooled cake.
  • To make Meringue Frosting: Beat 3 egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.1 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 310.4 mg, Sugar 66.8 g

THREE MILK CAKE (TRES LECHES)



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This cake is a delicious creamy cross between a cake and a pudding --- plan ahead the cake needs to be refrigerated overnight, prep time includes overnight refrigeration time, this is a wonderful cake!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT35m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups skim milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream (unwhipped)
1/2 cup light corn syrup
7 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually beat in sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Add yolks one at a time, beating until combined.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture, alternately with water or skim milk.
  • Stir in extract.
  • Pour into a greased 13" x 9" baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Poke holes all over cake with fork or thin straw.
  • Chill, covered in fridge overnight.
  • The following day: In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, cream, corn syrup and evaporated milk.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Slowly pour over cold cake, letting milk absorb into cake.
  • Cover, and refrigerate.
  • FOR ICING: In a mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream, icing sugar and almond extract.
  • Fold in the whipping cream into the mixture.
  • Spread over topping.
  • Refrigerate until serving.

THREE-MILK CAKE (PASTEL DE TRES LECHES)



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This is a Mexican or even Tex-Mex favorite dessert. The recipe was printed in a Houston newspaper and came from a popular local restaurant. To make this a little easier and quicker - substitute whipped cream for the meringue..it's still very tasty.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)
mint leaf, for garnish (optional)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water, heated
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour with baking powder.
  • In large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Add sugar gradually, beating to form stiff peaks.
  • Add yolks, 1 at a time.
  • Slowly add flour and milk.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until edges are golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes, Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
  • Prepare Topping.
  • Pour Topping over cake and let sit until all the mixture is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare Meringue and refrigerate.
  • Before serving, cut cake into squares and spread Meringue over each.
  • Garnish as desired with fresh berries and mint leaves.
  • Topping-------------------------H' .
  • Combine milks and sour cream (do not beat).
  • Use as directed.
  • Heat water in a saucepan. Add sugar and turn off heat.
  • Let sit until sugar is dissolved.
  • In clean electric mixer bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites.
  • Slowly pour sugar syrup over egg whites, beating constantly until meringue holds stiff peaks.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • This can be served immediately but is best made 24 hours ahead and chilled.
  • The meringue will keep, covered, 2 days in the refrigerator.

TRES LECHES CAKE



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A classic and easy Tres Leches Cake goes far beyond your average cake recipe. Moist, flavorful and deeply rich, our Tres Leches Cake with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix makes it simple to impress. Sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream are the traditional "three milks" in our Tres Leches Cake ingredients. Mix and pour into "poke" holes in the cake to create the iconic flavor. Tap into your inner Betty with a cake that goes from mix to masterpiece.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Let stand 5 minutes. Poke top of hot cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking.
  • In large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream. Carefully pour evenly over top of cake. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until mixture is absorbed into cake. Frost with frosting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

TRES LECHES CAKE (MEXICAN 3 MILK CAKE) RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Tres leches cake (Mexican 3 milk cake) Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-39535

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream
10 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. 2.Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light in color and doubled in volume. Stir in milk, vanilla, flour and baking powder. 3.In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Beat until firm but not dry. Fold egg whites into yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan. 4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes. 5.Loosen edge of cake with knife before removing side of pan. Cool cake completely; place on a deep serving plate. Use a two prong meat fork or cake tester to pierce surface of cake. 6.Mix together condensed milk, evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the whipping cream. Discard 1 cup of the measured milk mixture or cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining milk mixture over cake slowly until absorbed. Whip the remaining whipping cream until it thickens and reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake with whipped cream and garnish with cherries.

Tips:

  • Use evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk for a rich and creamy tres leches cake.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before pouring the tres leches mixture over it.
  • Allow the cake to soak in the tres leches mixture for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Top the cake with whipped cream, fruit, or nuts before serving.
  • Tres leches cake can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Tres leches cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and creamy texture, and its sweet and milky flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give tres leches cake a try.

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