Best 10 Tres Leches Cake With Dulce De Leche Recipes

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Tres leches cake, a beloved dessert originating from Latin America, captivates taste buds with its moist, tender crumb and the delightful infusion of three types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. This delectable cake showcases a symphony of flavors, with a hint of vanilla and a touch of cinnamon, perfectly complemented by the luscious dulce de leche filling and frosting. This article presents two enticing recipes—one for the classic tres leches cake and another for the indulgent dulce de leche—providing home bakers with a step-by-step guide to recreate this Latin American treasure in their own kitchens. Whether you're seeking a sweet treat for a special occasion or a delightful addition to your next gathering, these recipes will guide you toward tres leches cake perfection.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TRES LECHES CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE GLAZE



Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche Glaze image

A stunning tres leches cake with a rum-spiked dulce de leche glaze.

Provided by Jennifer Segal, adapted from Nick Malgieri

Categories     Desserts

Time 9h

Yield Twenty-four 2-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large egg yolks
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife
1 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
5 large egg whites
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons dark rum
1 (13-oz) can dulce de leche, preferably Nestle
1 tablespoon dark rum
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F and set a rack in the middle position.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, oil, water and vanilla.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or beaters, combine the flour, ¾ cup of the sugar, and the baking powder; mix on low speed for 20 seconds to combine. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and beat (start slow to combine then increase to medium for stand mixer/medium-high for hand mixer) for one minute to aerate it slightly. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and beat for just a few seconds more. Set aside.
  • In a clean, dry mixing bowl, combine the egg whites and salt. Using the whisk attachment or beaters, whip the egg whites (on medium speed for a stand mixer/medium-high speed for a hand mixer) until they are white, foamy, and beginning to hold a very soft peak, 40 to 60 seconds. Increase the speed (medium-high for stand mixer/high for hand mixer) and gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar in a slow stream. Continue whipping the mixture until it is shiny and holds stiff peaks, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Using a large rubber spatula, add ¼ of the egg white mixture into the batter and mix thoroughly. Add the remaining egg whites to the lightened batter and gently fold until the batter is uniform. Do not over-mix. Scrape the batter into an ungreased 9x13-in glass or ceramic baking dish (do not use metal) and smooth the top (note that it's very important NOT to grease the pan). Bake the cake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until it is set and golden.
  • Let the cake sit on the stovetop for 1 to 2 minutes, until the cake settles (you want it to deflate just slightly, so that the top of the cake is level with rim of the pan), then invert four glasses onto the countertop and invert the cake pan onto them, positioning one in each corner of the pan. (A chiffon cake needs to hang upside down to cool or it will collapse and fall.) Let cool for 1 hour.
  • Once the cake has cooled, flip it over and run a sharp, thin-bladed knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake from the sides. Poke holes in the cake with a skewer or point of a small, sharp knife at ½-in intervals.
  • Prepare the soaking liquid: in a large bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream and rum. Slowly pour or spoon the soaking liquid over the cake, tilting the pan every so often to help it absorb evenly. Be patient: this process takes about 10 minutes. If the cake is slow to absorb, run a knife around the edges of the cake again and poke a few more holes. Don't worry if it looks like a mess; it all gets covered with the glaze anyway. Place the cake in the refrigerator, uncovered, to chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Once the cake has chilled, make the glaze: in a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the dulce de leche, rum and water. (Note: If you want a really boozy cake, change the proportions in the glaze to 3 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons rum). Heat for 30 to 60 seconds in the microwave to soften the dulce de leche, then whisk until completely smooth. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then spread over the cake, swirling artistically with an offset spatula or butter knife. Place the cake back in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with fresh fruit, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234, Fat 8 g, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 27 g, Sodium 112 mg, Cholesterol 41 mg

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

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



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 6h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the dish
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine the granulated sugar and eggs in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and pale, about 3 minutes. Add the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Add the melted butter and mix until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and even it out with an offset spatula.
  • Bake until puffed, golden and a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • For the glaze: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a large measuring cup and stir in the cinnamon. Then stir in the evaporated milk, half-and-half and vanilla.
  • After the cake has cooled for 10 minutes, poke it all over with a wooden skewer and pour the glaze on top. Allow the cake to cool completely, about 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, and preferably overnight.
  • For finishing: Beat the heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar and vanilla until it just holds stiff peaks. Spoon the cream over the cake and smooth with an offset spatula. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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 (MILK CAKE)



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This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!

Provided by Stephanie Watts

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.
  • Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
  • Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
  • Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of the sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake. Be sure and keep cake refrigerated, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

TRES LECHE CAKE



Tres Leche Cake image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 pint heavy cream, for whipping
3 tablespoons sugar
Maraschino cherries, to decorate

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9- by 13-inch cake pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
  • Separate the eggs. Beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar on high speed until the yolks are pale yellow. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir very gently until combined.
  • Beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. With the mixer on, pour in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until the egg whites are stiff but not dry. Fold the egg white mixture into the batter very gently until just combined. Spoon into the prepared pan and spread to even out the surface.
  • Bake until the cake is done, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan, and then turn out (upside down) onto a rimmed platter.
  • For the tres leches: Combine the heavy cream, evaporated milk and condensed milk in a small pitcher. Pierce the surface of the cake with a fork several times. Drizzle the milk mixture over the top and allow the cake to sit and absorb the milk mixture. Don't worry about totally soaking the cake! That's what you want.
  • For the icing: Whip the cream with the sugar. Spread it evenly over the top and sides of the soaked cake and decorate with maraschino cherries.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Several hours is fine. The cooler the cake, the better!

TRES LECHES CAKE



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A classic and easy Tres Leches Cake goes far beyond your average cake recipe. Moist, flavorful and deeply rich, our Tres Leches Cake with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix makes it simple to impress. Sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream are the traditional "three milks" in our Tres Leches Cake ingredients. Mix and pour into "poke" holes in the cake to create the iconic flavor. Tap into your inner Betty with a cake that goes from mix to masterpiece.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Let stand 5 minutes. Poke top of hot cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking.
  • In large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream. Carefully pour evenly over top of cake. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until mixture is absorbed into cake. Frost with frosting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

PASTEL DE TRES LECHES (THREE MILK CAKE)



Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake) image

Is a sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk, topped with whipped cream and strawberries (optional).

Provided by Patty Valle Kafati

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs, separated
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup whipped cream
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.
  • Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form; gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, combining each yolk before adding the next. Reduce mixer speed to medium and add flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time, to the mixture, beating continuously; beat in baking powder, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cake cool for 15 minutes.
  • Pour 1 cup cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a blender and pulse several times until well blended. Pour three-milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate cake until cold and the milk mixture has soaked in, at least 1 hour.
  • Cut in squares and top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 154 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 244.3 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

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.

Tips:

  • Use evaporated milk and condensed milk. These two ingredients give tres leches cake its signature moist and creamy texture. Do not substitute fresh milk or other types of milk, as they will not produce the same results.
  • Bake the cake until it is just set. Overbaking will make the cake dry and crumbly. To test if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before adding the tres leches mixture. This will help the cake to absorb the mixture evenly. If you add the mixture to a warm cake, it will just run off the sides.
  • Garnish the cake with fresh fruit or whipped cream. This will add a pop of flavor and color to the cake. You can also sprinkle it with ground cinnamon or cocoa powder.
  • Serve the cake chilled. This will help the tres leches mixture to set and will make the cake even more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Tres leches cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and creamy texture, sweet and milky flavor, and versatile toppings, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give tres leches cake a try!

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