Happy 15th Three Milk Cake (Tres Leches)
Cake

Happy 15th Tres Leches Cake

CARNATION® MILKS
Happy 15th Tres Leches Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
12 servings

Creamy, luscious Tres Leches Cake is a popular dessert throughout Latin America. For many, it’s also part of baby’s first birthday party or a special fifteenth birthday tradition called Quinceañera. When a girl turns fifteen, it marks her transition from childhood to womanhood and this birthday is often celebrated with a Catholic mass, a waltz and a delicious feast. Serve this delectable cake at any celebration!

Happy 15th Tres Leches Cake is an exquisite dessert that embodies the rich cultural traditions of Latin America. This delightful cake is soaked in three types of milk, creating a sumptuously moist and tender texture. The cake is made even more indulgent with the inclusion of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk, NESTLÉ Media Crema, and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, each contributing to the cake’s creamy and luscious character.

This recipe from CARNATION® MILKS is perfect for any celebration, but it shines especially bright at milestone events like quinceañeras. The cake’s sweet, milky flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth consistency make it a crowd-pleaser. This dessert can be easily prepared by bakers of all skill levels, ensuring that anyone can enjoy the traditional flavors of a Tres Leches Cake.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, holiday, or any special occasion, the Happy 15th Tres Leches Cake will be the highlight of your dessert table. With its rich history and delectable taste, this cake will bring joy and sweet moments to your gathering.

INGREDIENTS

KEY INGREDIENTS

Front Center view of Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk 14oz NET WT 14 OZ (397 g) product.

Nestle® Carnation® Sweetened Condensed Milk

(NET WT 14 OZ (397 g))
A can of Evaporated Milk with an image of evaporated milk pouring onto a white spatula.

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Canned Milk

(12 oz)

MAKE IT

Instrucciones En Español

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Beat egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Combine egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl; beat until light yellow in color. Fold egg white mixture and flour alternately into egg yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack.

Step 4

Combine sweetened condensed milk, media crema, evaporated milk, brandy and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in medium bowl; stir well. Prick top of cake thoroughly with wooden pick. Pour 2 cups cream over cake. Spoon excess cream from side of pan over top of cake. Let stand for 30 minutes or until cake absorbs cream. Remove side of pan.

Step 5

Beat cream, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Serve immediately with remaining cream.

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