Easy Tres Leches Cake Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Preheat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.

In a stand mixer, separate 5 eggs and whip the egg whites until foamy, then slowly add 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.

In another bowl, beat 5 egg yolks with 1 cup of sugar until pale and fluffy, then add 1/2 cup of whole milk and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

Combine the dry ingredients with the egg yolk mixture until just mixed, then fold in the whipped egg whites in two additions.

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set in the center.

Mix together 1 and 1/3 cups of milk, 2 12 oz cans of evaporated milk, and 2 14 oz cans of sweetened condensed milk for the soaking mixture.

Once the cake is baked and cooled, poke holes in it and pour the milk mixture over the top.

Top with whipped cream before serving.

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