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Tres Leches Cake

Total time

1 hour

Servings

12 servings

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Baking pan

9x13-inch baking dish

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Step 1 of 10

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

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Tres Leches Cake, translating to 'three milks cake,' is a beloved dessert in Southwest and Southern U.S. regions with strong Latin American cultural influences. Originating from Latin America, this cake consists of a light sponge soaked in evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, creating dense moisture and sweetness. Adopted and adapted in American kitchens, it symbolizes the blending of immigrant culinary traditions with regional American tastes and festive celebrations.

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