Description
Mini Tres Leches cakes soaked in a sweet milk mixture, topped with whipped cream, and perfect for fall gatherings. Easy to make and delightfully moist.
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the milk soak:
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
For topping:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: ground cinnamon or fresh fruit for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla.
4. Gently fold in flour mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. Fold egg whites into batter carefully.
7. Divide batter into muffin cups and bake 15–18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
8. Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Poke holes in cooled cakes and pour milk mixture over them. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
9. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Top each mini cake with whipped cream and optional garnish before serving.
Notes
Use a fork or skewer to poke holes so the milk soak penetrates evenly.
Mini cakes can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
Optional garnish: sprinkle with cinnamon or top with fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fall Recipe
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Mini Tres Leches Cake, Fall Dessert, Moist Cake, Sweet Treat