Ultra Soft American-Style Tres Leches Cake

This American-style Tres Leches Cake is irresistibly soft, delicately spongy, and soaked all the way through with a rich trio of milks. The cake’s airy structure absorbs the mixture beautifully, creating that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture found in classic American bakeries. Topped with a cloud-like layer of whipped cream, it’s a refreshing yet indulgent dessert that stays light while delivering deep milky sweetness with every bite.

Ingredients

For the cake

• 1 cup (125 g) flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar, divided
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Three-Milk Soaking

• 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (354 ml) evaporated milk
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional, American baking style)

For the Whipped Top Layer

• 1½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons (25 g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  

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