Berry Tres Leches Cake

Moist, milky sponge cake with fresh berries!

This Berry Tres Leches Cake is a heavenly dessert that combines a light, airy sponge with a rich, milky soak and a vibrant topping of fresh berries. It's an ideal treat for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a special weekend dessert. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a universally loved dish that's sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
• ½ cup heavy cream (for milk mixture)
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream (for topping)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
• 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks and ¾ cup sugar until pale.
3. Stir in ½ cup whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla into yolk mixture. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
4. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
5. Gently fold egg whites into batter. Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes until golden.
6. Cool cake completely. Poke holes all over with a fork. Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, and ½ cup heavy cream.
7. Pour milk mixture evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
8. Before serving, whip 1 ½ cups heavy cream, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla to stiff peaks. Spread over cake and top with fresh berries.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 545 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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