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Pioneer Woman Tres Leches Cake

This typically Mexican dessert has three types of milk in the cake and it's traditionally served at birthday parties. It can be eaten as a whole cake or cut into slices. Let's explore the history, making process and nutritional information for this traditional, yet delicious dessert!
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Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, any
Prep Time: 32 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the milk
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared dish.
  • Bake cake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake completely before frosting.
  • To frost, combine evaporated milk, heavy cream and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Frost cake with evaporated milk mixture.
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