Mini Tres Leches Cakes
Mini Tres Leches Cakes are individual-sized delights that envelop your taste buds in a creamy, dreamy embrace. This charming dessert features layers of fluffy sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of three types of milk, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat any day, these cakes are sure to impress with their rich flavor and stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes slightly; poke holes in each with a fork. Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Pour over cakes to soak.
- Chill for at least one hour; top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with almond extract in the milk mixture. Decorate with fresh fruit or chocolate drizzle for an elegant touch.