Description
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this Chocolate Tres Leches Cake. It’s a rich and decadent twist on the traditional Latin American favorite, soaked in a trio of chocolate-infused milks and topped with velvety chocolate whipped cream. This easy dessert is perfect for special occasions, quick make-ahead treats, or when you’re craving chocolate in every bite. Whether you’re browsing for easy dinner desserts, party food ideas, or your next favorite sweet treat, this chocolate tres leches cake is a must-try!
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar (3/4 cup and 1/4 cup separated)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate curls or shavings
Cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until light, then mix in milk and vanilla.
4. Beat egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
5. Gently fold dry ingredients into the yolk mixture, then fold in egg whites in thirds.
6. Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 25–28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool for 20 minutes, then poke holes all over with a skewer.
8. In a bowl, whisk evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, cocoa powder, and espresso powder until smooth.
9. Slowly pour the milk soak evenly over the cake and let sit 30 minutes, then refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
10. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
11. Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake and garnish with chocolate curls and optional cocoa powder.
12. Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
For best results, allow the cake to soak overnight in the fridge.
Make the whipped topping just before serving to keep it fresh and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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