Joanna Gaines Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Looking for a sweet, creamy treat? Try the Joanna Gaines Tres Leches Cake Recipe. This cake is famous for its rich flavor.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toothpick or fork
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your baking pan well.
- Whisk flour and baking powder together. Set the bowl aside for later.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Use a high mixer speed.
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix in the vanilla extract slowly.
- Fold in the flour mixture gently. Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Poke holes in the warm cake. Whisk the three milks together. Pour the milk over the cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for four hours. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
- Let the cake cool before adding milk.
- Poke many holes for even soaking.
- Chill the cake overnight for best flavor.
- Always use fresh heavy whipping cream.
- Top with fresh berries for extra color.