Best 10 Tres Leches Cake With Dulce De Leche Recipes

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"Tres leches cake with dulce de leche" is a beloved dessert that combines the moistness of a traditional tres leches cake with the rich, caramel-like flavor of dulce de leche. In this guide, we'll take you through the steps of creating this delightful treat, ensuring a dessert that is both visually stunning and tantalizing to the taste buds. We'll provide a detailed recipe that covers all the essential components, from the preparation of the sponge cake to the making of the tres leches mixture and the integration of the dulce de leche. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, we'll help you craft a "tres leches cake with dulce de leche" that will impress your family and friends, leaving them craving for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TRES LECHES CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE



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This classic moist Mexican cake is soaked in 3 different milks, but this one comes with a twist: it is has an extra layer of dulce de leche!

Provided by Fioa

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
6 eggs, separated
½ cup white sugar, divided
½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 lime, zested
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup dulce de leche

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and dust with flour.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow and creamy. Fold into egg whites.
  • Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl. Fold in egg mixture; add lime zest. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven and keep the cake in the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a bowl until well combined.
  • Poke cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour three-milks mixture over cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow milk mixture to soak in. Spread dulce de leche on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 130.9 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 180.6 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

TRES LECHES CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FROSTING



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This is everything you love in a traditional tres leches ("three milks") cake-it's sweet, creamy and custardy-but with an impressive new look and shape, because it's baked in a tube pan. If you have leftover cake, be sure to refrigerate it on a rimmed plate, as some of the sweet milk mixture will run out of the cake and puddle on the plate. The next day, just spoon some over the cake slices.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 9h50m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 cup sugar
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Pinch fine salt
3 tablespoons jarred dulce de leche

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Separate the eggs, putting the whites in one large bowl and the yolks in another.
  • Add the cream of tartar to the whites, and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, and gradually add 1/3 cup of the sugar. When all the sugar is in, turn the speed back up to medium-high and continue to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the remaining sugar and 1 tablespoon of the vanilla to the bowl with the yolks, and beat with the electric mixer until the mixture is pale yellow and very thick and a bit of the batter dropped on top of the rest sits there for a few seconds before sinking in, about 5 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the mixture, and fold until blended. Fold in about 1/3 of the whites until the batter has lightened in texture. Fold in the remaining whites in two additions until smooth and no streaks of white remain. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake until the cake is browned and the top springs back to the touch, about 35 minutes. Immediately turn the pan over onto a cooling rack, and let the cake cool completely in the pan. Run a thin spatula around the outside edge and the inside ring; gently working around the cake, pull with a spatula until it releases from the pan. Scrape out the crumbs from the bottom and sides of the pan (it doesn't have to be totally clean, but you don't want the crumbs to absorb the soaking milks), then put the cake back in the pan.
  • Using a long skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake (around 60 is good), going all the way to the bottom of the pan. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, letting it run down the sides of the cake, making sure the cake is well coated. (It may seem like a lot of liquid, but be sure to use it all so the cake is moist throughout.) Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • One hour before serving, remove the cake from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature to warm slightly.
  • For the frosting: Meanwhile, bring a few inches of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Set a large stainless-steel bowl over it (do not let the bowl touch the water); add the sugar, egg whites, 1/4 cup cold water, vanilla, cream of tartar and salt, and whisk until the ingredients are combined. Then, with the bowl still over the simmering water, beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until thick, glossy, stiff peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat, and let stand a few minutes.
  • To assemble: Run a thin spatula around the outer edge and the inside rim of the pan, gently pulling to release the cake. Turn it out onto a rimmed serving plate. Generously frost the top, the sides and the inside ring, using a small offset spatula or spoon. Microwave the dulce de leche in a small microwave-safe dish until it's loose enough to drizzle, about 8 seconds. Drizzle the cake with the dulce de leche, letting it gently drip down the sides.

TRES LECHES CAKE WITH BERRIES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
8 cups sliced fresh strawberries, for serving
Sifted confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a small bowl and set aside. Place the eggs, 1 cup of granulated sugar and the vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed for 10 minutes (really!) until light yellow and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add half the flour mixture, then the milk and finally the remaining flour mixture. Mix with a rubber spatula to be sure the batter is well mixed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top and bake for 25 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched lightly in the middle and a cake tester comes out clean. Set aside to cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  • In a 4-cup liquid measuring cup, whisk together the heavy cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, almond extract and vanilla seeds. Using a bamboo skewer, poke holes all over the cooled cake and slowly pour the cream mixture over the cake, allowing it to be absorbed completely before continuing to pour on more of the mixture. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • To serve, toss the strawberries with the 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar, cut in squares and place on dessert plates. Surround the cake with the strawberries, put a dollop of whipped cream on top and serve.

TRES LECHES CAKE



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This is a part dry, part moist Mexican cake made with three types of milk. It is a sweet and delicious treat!

Provided by Monica

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ 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:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter and flour bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • 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.
  • 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 1/3 of the egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it; fold in remaining egg whites. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester inserted into the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes.
  • Loosen edge of cake with knife before removing side of pan. Cool cake completely on a wire rack.
  • Place cooled cake on a deep serving plate. Use a two-pronged meat fork or a cake tester to pierce the surface of cake.
  • Mix together condensed milk, evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the whipping cream. Set aside 1 cup of the measured milk mixture and refrigerate for another use. 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. Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642 calories, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 240.7 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 270.5 mg, Sugar 61 g

TRES LECHES CAKE



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Tres leches, which means "three milks" in Spanish, refers to the whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk that make up a creamy soaking sauce for the baked cake. Over time, it saturates the cake, making it soft and luscious. While a thick garnish of softly whipped cream may seem excessive, it actually tempers the sweetness of the whole confection. Serve with some berries or sliced fruit to complete the presentation.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter for the pan
2 1/4 cups/285 grams all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/225 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 cup whole milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch pan lightly, leaving a 1/4-inch border that remains ungreased. Do not butter the sides of the pan; you want the cake to "climb" up the sides of the pan as it bakes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup/100 grams of the sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in 1/2 cup of the milk, lower the speed and then mix in the flour mixture just until combined.
  • In another large bowl, with clean beaters, whip the egg whites until foamy and the yellowish color has disappeared, about 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/125 grams sugar while beating. Continue to beat the mixture until you have shiny, medium-stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir a big scoop of the egg white mixture into the batter to loosen it, then, using a spatula, gently fold the remaining whites into the batter without deflating them.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cake to a rack to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla. Using a skewer or a toothpick, poke holes about 1/2 inch apart all over the cake. Cut the edges of the cake from the sides of the pan. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, about a cup at a time, allowing 5 to 10 minutes for it to soak in before adding more. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours).
  • To serve, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Top the cake with the whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TRES LECHES CAKE



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We added whipped cream and fruit to a classic tres leches cake recipe to make it undeniably delicious. You can use any fruit in season, alone or in combination. This luscious dessert is named "tres leches"-"three milks"-because it's soaked in three different types of milk.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled, plus more for baking dish
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
5 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
5 cups fresh fruit (optional), such as oranges or berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat eggs and 3/4 cup sugar on high until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Add vanilla and beat to combine. With mixer on low, gradually add flour mixture and beat to combine. With a rubber spatula, fold in melted butter until incorporated. Transfer batter to dish and bake until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes, rotating dish halfway through.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together milks. Poke warm cake all over with a wooden skewer or toothpick, then pour milk mixture over top and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Whip cream and 1/4 cup sugar to medium peaks. To serve, spread whipped cream evenly over cooled cake. Top with fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 g, Fat 29 g, Protein 10 g

TRES LECHES CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE



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Try our Tres Leches Cake with Dulce De Leche recipe for a sweet treat that's bound to impress. Our Tres Leches Cake with Dulce De Leche recipe gets its luscious, creamy flavor from caramel pudding, sour cream and COOL WHIP topping.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Caramel Flavor Instant Pudding, divided
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cold 2% milk, divided
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1 tub (8 oz.) sour cream
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Add 3 Tbsp. dry pudding mix and 2 Tbsp. 2% milk; mix well. Pour into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 25 to 28 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 min. Meanwhile, blend sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and sour cream in blender until well blended.
  • Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals. Pour milk mixture over cake, re-piercing cake if necessary until all milk mixture is absorbed. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Beat remaining pudding mix and remaining 2% milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

FAVORITE TRES LECHES CAKE



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During our extensive travels to Central America, my husband and I have sampled many kinds of the popular tres leches (three milks) cake. We think this is the absolute best! --Joan Meyers, Palos Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
MILK MIXTURE:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup 2% milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 cup rum, optional
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Combine flour and baking powder; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Place on a wire rack. Poke holes in cake with a skewer, about 1/2 in. apart., In a small saucepan, bring the three milks to a boil over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; gradually stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in rum if desired. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes., Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, allowing mixture to absorb into cake. Let stand 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., In a large heavy saucepan, combine frosting ingredients over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 14-18 minutes., Pour into a large bowl; beat on high until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CLASSIC TRES LECHES CAKE



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Tres leches means "three milks." This cake gets its name because it uses three kinds of milk-evaporated, condensed and cream. This cake's light and airy texture has made it a classic in Mexican kitchens for generations. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup cake flour
Dash salt
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
TOPPING:
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
Optional: Dulce de leche or sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl. Line bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with parchment; grease the paper., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lemon-colored. Fold in flour, a third at a time., Add salt to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Fold a third of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites. Gently spread into prepared pan., Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., Place cake on a rimmed serving plate. Poke holes in top with a skewer. In a small bowl, mix cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; brush slowly over cake. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. , For topping, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until peaks form. Spread over top of cake. If desired, top cake with dulce de leche or strawberries just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

DULCE DE LECHE TRES LECHES CAKE



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Bake an incredibly moist Dulce de Leche Tres Leches Cake for your next party! The deep caramel flavor of dulce de leche enhances the tres leches in the cake.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h3m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 can (13.4 oz.) dulce de leche (sweetened milk caramel), divided
2 tsp. water
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 13x9-inch pan. Cool cake in pan 10 min. Pierce cake with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Mix 2 Tbsp. dulce de leche and water until blended; reserve for later use. Blend remaining dulce de leche with evaporated milk and sour cream in blender until smooth. Pour over cake, re-piercing cake if necessary until all milk mixture is absorbed. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Microwave reserved dulce de leche mixture on HIGH 10 sec.; stir. Cool. Frost cake with COOL WHIP; drizzle with reserved dulce de leche mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 29 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. This is especially important for the milk and eggs.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath: Baking the cake in a water bath helps to keep it moist and prevents it from cracking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a good quality dulce de leche: The dulce de leche is the star of this cake, so make sure to use a good quality brand.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator: The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Tres leches cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, and its rich and creamy dulce de leche frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give tres leches cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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