Tres Leches Cake
A moist and creamy Venezuelan dessert made with a rich sponge cake and topped with a mixture of three types of milk.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 cups Rich sponge cake
- β1 cup Chewy custard
- β1 cup Milk
- β1/2 cup (optional) Venezuelan cheese (or queso fresco)
- β1 cup Granulated sugar
- β1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- β4 Eggs
- β1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350Β°F (180Β°C).
- 2
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the sponge cake according to the package instructions.
- 4
Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a skewer.
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, custard, and sugar until well combined.
- 6
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
- 7
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 8
Just before serving, sprinkle the top of the cake with the Venezuelan cheese (if using).
- 9
Cut the cake into squares and serve chilled.