How to make Tres leches (Easy)

cake flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose flour is more budget-friendly.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream is lower in calories, and whipped topping is often cheaper.

Crack 10 eggs into a bowl.

Use a mixer to whisk the eggs until they double in volume and become foamy, about 3-4 minutes.

Gradually add 2 cups of sugar to the egg mixture while continuing to whisk for another 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy.

Add salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg and sugar mixture.

Slowly incorporate 2 and 1/4 cups of flour into the mixture on low speed to avoid deflating the eggs.

Use a spatula to gently fold in any remaining flour to keep the mixture airy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a greased 10-inch baking pan.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Once baked, poke holes all over the cake with a toothpick to allow the milk mixture to soak in.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup of regular milk, mixing well.

Pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Let the cake cool for about 4 hours to absorb the milk mixture.

To make the frosting, whip 2 cups of heavy cream in a mixer until foamy.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 4 tablespoons of butter to the whipped cream.

Gradually add sugar to the whipped cream while continuing to whip until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Frost the cooled cake with the whipped cream mixture.

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