Description
A light and airy sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three milks, topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. This cake is rich, moist, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful everyday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sponge Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Tres Leches Mixture:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Topping:
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup raspberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sponge Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture, alternating with melted butter and whole milk, until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the milk mixture.
2. Make the Tres Leches Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Once the cake has cooled, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the surface.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake in stages, allowing it to absorb before adding more.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Whip the Cream
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.
4. Prepare the Berries
- Wash and dry the berries.
- Slice strawberries and mix with raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
- If desired, toss with honey or sugar to enhance their natural sweetness.
5. Assemble and Serve
- Arrange the mixed berries evenly over the whipped cream.
- For extra garnish, add mint leaves, citrus zest, or a light dusting of cinnamon.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Best served cold. Let the cake rest overnight for optimal absorption and flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk mixture with coconut milk, almond milk, and a dairy-free whipped topping.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing condensed milk or balancing with more tart berries.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350–400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg