Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche

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This classic moist Mexican tres leches cake is soaked in 3 different milks, but this one comes with a twist — it has an extra layer of dulce de leche!

Submitted by Fioa
Updated on February 5, 2025
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 6 large eggs, separated

  • ½ cup white sugar, divided

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, sifted

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 lime, zested

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup dulce de leche

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and dust with flour.

  2. Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until pale yellow and creamy. Fold into egg whites until incorporated.

  4. Mix together flour and baking powder in a small bowl until well combined. Fold into egg mixture until incorporated; mix in lime zest. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and keep cake in the oven for 15 minutes more.

  6. Mix together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream in a medium bowl until well combined.

  7. Poke cake several times across the top with a fork. Pour milk mixture over cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow milk mixture to soak in. Spread dulce de leche on top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339 Calories
16g Fat
42g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 224mg 17%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 268mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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