Pedro Mexican Restaurante Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Pedro Mexican Restaurante Tres Leches Cake Recipe

How To Make Pedro Mexican Restaurante Tres Leches Cake

A classic Mexican cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.

  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. In a bowl, whisk together the whole milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.

  8. Once the cake has cooled, pierce holes all over the top of the cake with a fork.

  9. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, letting it soak in.

  10. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until it forms stiff peaks.

  11. Spread the whipped cream over the cake and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 750kcal
  • Total Fat : 45g
  • Saturated Fat : 27g
  • Cholesterol : 295mg
  • Sodium : 240mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 72g
  • Dietary Fiber : 0g
  • Sugar : 57g
  • Protein : 13g
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