
So, you’ve been tasked with baking a cake. Think beyond the usual suspects – angel food, carrot cake, even red velvet – and opt for something totally original, like this two-layer tres leches cake. This traditional Mexican dessert is topped with whipped cream and drizzled with a mixture of evaporated, condensed, and coconut milk. It’s surprisingly easy, but it looks (and tastes) very impressive.
Quick Info
⏱️ 55 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 93%
Nutrition
603 cal • 14g protein • 70g carbs • 34g fat
Tags
[Desserts] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Fiber]
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 large eggs
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 14-ounce can of condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- Assorted berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions Preview
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and …
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs an…
- Using a spatula, gently fold in the flour …
…and 13 more steps
Recipe by: Betsy Carter • From: Tasty





