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Decadent Chocolate Tres Leches Cake: Perfect for Parties

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Decadent Chocolate Tres Leches Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake soaked in a blend of three types of milk, topped with fluffy whipped cream, and finished with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

Ingredients

1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour

1/3 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

5 large eggs

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

1/3 cup (80 mL) whole milk

1 cup (240 mL) evaporated milk

1 cup (300 mL) condensed milk

1/2 cup (120 mL) heavy cream

1 1/2 cups (360 mL) heavy cream (for topping)

2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)

Cocoa powder or chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat 5 eggs for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar, beating until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently, ensuring no lumps remain. Add 1/3 cup of whole milk and mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of condensed milk, and 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
  7. Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the soaking mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to absorb completely.
  8. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.
  9. Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder or sprinkle chocolate shavings on top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.

Notes

Be gentle when folding in the dry ingredients to preserve the airiness of the batter.

Let the cake fully absorb the soaking mixture for the perfect texture. Add extra soaking mixture if needed.

Chill before serving to allow the flavors to deepen and the cake to firm up.

If your whipped cream isn’t stiffening, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping.

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