Cozy Tres Leches Sheet Cake Recipe Easy Cinnamon Whipped Cream Topping
A moist and tender tres leches sheet cake soaked in a milky mixture and topped with light, fluffy cinnamon whipped cream. This cozy dessert is easy to make and perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes to overnight (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup whole milk (160 ml)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (75 g), melted and cooled
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 400 g)
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz / 354 ml)
- ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream (120 ml)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (360 ml), cold
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla extract and whole milk into the egg mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth but light.
- Slowly fold in melted butter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely on a rack. Poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or fork.
- Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk or heavy cream. Pour evenly over the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
- Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread or dollop cinnamon whipped cream over soaked cake just before serving. Dust with extra cinnamon if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification. Fold dry ingredients gently to avoid a dense cake. Poke holes evenly for best soak absorption. Chill cream and tools before whipping to achieve stable peaks. Refrigerate cake after soaking and topping; best enjoyed within 3 days. Overnight soaking yields best texture and flavor. For dairy-free or gluten-free versions, substitute ingredients accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice (1/12 to 1
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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