- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 500 kcal
Quick summary
“Delicious and versatile Tres Leches cake, perfect for parties and special moments. The mixture of milks and whipped cream make this cake irresistibly tasty.”
What you need to know
- Bolo de textura macia e crocante
- Misto de leites adocicado proporciona sabor único
- Possibilidade de personalizar a receita
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup of cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Principal
- Pré-aqueça o forno a 180ºC.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until a light and fluffy cream forms.
- Sift the all-purpose flour and baking powder over the egg mixture and mix gently.
- Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing again until homogeneous.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden.
- While the cake bakes, mix the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a bowl.
- After the cake cools, pierce the surface with a fork and pour the milk mixture over it slowly.
- Let the cake absorb the mixture for a few hours in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled, optionally decorating with whipped cream or cinnamon.
Chef's tips
- Misture o bolo e a mistura de leites de forma lenta para evitar quebrar o bolo
- Use farinha de trigo integral para um sabor mais intenso
- Adicione um pouco de baunilha à mistura de leites para dar um toque a mais
Variations
- Adicione morangos ou cereja picados ao bolo antes da cobertura de leites
- Substituir o chantilly por sorvete de leite
- Adicione uma pitada de açúcar em pó ao bolo para dar um toque a mais
Substitutions
- Substituir o leite integral por leite sem açúcar (sem aumentar o tempo de cozimento)
- Usar creme de leite desnatado em vez de creme de leite integral
- Substituir o leite evaporado por leite de vaca em pó
How to store
Serve the cake chilled and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. The cake is perfectly safe for consumption and maintains its texture and flavor.
Can it be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze the cake. The cake is perfectly consumable the next day, chilled.
What to serve with
- Chantilly ou sorvete de leite para acompanhar
- Sorvete de baunilha para complementar
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tres Leches cake difficult to make?
The cake is easy to make, but the process of mixing the cake and the milk mixture may require some care not to break the cake.
How can I make the cake cold if I don't have time?
If you don't have time to let the cake chill, you can serve it with condensed milk and heavy cream to keep the cake warm and sweet.
Can I use unsweetened milk in the cake?
Yes, you can use unsweetened milk in the cake. However, you may need a little more sugar in the milk mixture to maintain the proper flavor.
