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.

Md Oli
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Lola Talbot
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This cake was a huge disappointment. It was dry and flavorless.


Rakia Ki
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I thought the frosting was a little too sweet, but the cake itself was delicious.


Adoma Augustine
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


vijay jose
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I've tried many tres leches cake recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Omolara Ogbewe
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This is my go-to recipe for tres leches cake. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mdemran Ali
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Ahmed butt
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect addition.


savya savya
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I'm not a big fan of tres leches cake, but this one was actually really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Samuel Orji
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This is the best tres leches cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Martha Kemoh
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I thought the cake was a little dry, but the frosting helped to make it more moist.


Marius Calugaru
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


SPARATIKK CREATIONS
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This was my first time making tres leches cake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to make.


Tatum Fisher
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Benhur Wendi Eri
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The cake was amazing! My family loved it, and it was gone in no time.


The Movie Man
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This tres leches cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.