Tres Leches Cake

The cake is similar to an angel food cake. The whipped egg whites in the batter make it extra light and spongy. After baking the cake you poke holes in it with a fork and pour three types of milk over the top–evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk–hence the name “tres leches”.

Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs , separated
1 cup sugar , divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 oz can evaporated milk
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup whole milk
For the whipped topping:
1 pint Heavy Cream , for Whipping
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
ground cinnamon , for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Separate the eggs into two separate bowls.
Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add the 1/3 cup milk and vanilla and stir to combine.

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