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Follow the recipe instructions for the best results! I know that whipping up the egg yolks and then whipping up the eggs whites all sounds like a bit much, but trust me when I say the way that this cake is made is intentional. Whipping the eggs is the best way to make a sponge cake that will have a fluffy center and therefore soak up all of the milk for the best, most moist cake ever! Make this cake ahead of time! This is a great cake to make ahead of time, since the cake needs time to soak up the milk mixture. You can make it up to 2 days ahead of time and leave it in the fridge to continue soaking. Then when you are ready to serve, make the whipped topping. Homemade whipped cream is best on the day of. Allow the cake to cool fully before soaking. If the cake is still warm, it is technically still cooking which means the cake is not fully set. You want it to be fully set and cooled in order for it to soak up the maximum amount of milk!
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Easy to Make: This is a single layer cake, which means no making multiple cakes and stacking them! You can make an absolutely beautiful cake with just one layer and topping it off with homemade whipped cream. You definitely won’t be able to get enough of this one!
Flour: Regular, all purpose flour works well here. You can also use cake flour if you have it. Baking Powder: Baking powder is added to help the cake rise in the oven. Salt: If you have ever wondered why salt is added to desserts like cakes and cookies, it is in order to prevent too much gluten from developing from the flour, and to balance the sweet flavors! Ground Cinnamon: A touch of ground cinnamon goes really well in tres leches cakes! Eggs: You will want to separate the eggs so that we can whip up the egg whites and make a light and tender cake. Sugar: Sugar is added for just the right amount of sweetness! Vanilla: Vanilla is added for more flavor. Milk, Condensed Milk, & Evaporated Milk: This is the three milk mixture that you will pour over the cake after it is does baking. This mixture is what makes this cake “tres leches”. Cinnamon Whipped Cream: To make the cinnamon whipped cream, you can whip up heavy cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon!
