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layered tres leches cake | The Baking Fairy
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5 from 8 votes

layered tres leches cake

Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Cakes
Servings: 16
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup {2 sticks} unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 10 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon powdered milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F, and butter + flour 3 8-inch round pans.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy..
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time, until all incorporated. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Finally, beat in the flour and baking powder in a bit at a time until a smooth batter forms. Divide the batter between the 3 pans, and bake for 25-30 min, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool to room temperature, then take out of pans and use a large knife to level out the tops.
  • Place the cakes on cooling racks, and place the racks on top of cookie sheets. These will work to pick up any stray soaking liquid that might come out!
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. Prick the cakes all over with a fork, and using a ladle or large spoon, pour the milk mixture on each cake a bit at a time. I would pour about 1-2 ladlefuls on, give it a couple of minutes, and then add more. This minimized the spilling and dripping from the cakes! Repeat until all the soak has been used up.
  • At this point, place the cakes in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day, when ready to assemble, make the whipped cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the heavy cream to soft peaks. Add in the powdered sugar, powdered milk, and vanilla, and beat until stiff.
  • Grab one of your cakes, place on a cake stand or platter, and spread ⅓ of the whipped cream on top. Repeat with the other two cakes, and finish the cake with whipped cream on top and berries. Serve immediately and store leftovers in the fridge.