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Chocolate Tres Leches Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake soaked in a creamy three-milk mixture, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Tres Leches Mixture
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Make the Tres Leches Mixture
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.
Soak the Cake
  1. Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork.
  2. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  3. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the soaked cake and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let the cake soak overnight for maximum moisture.

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