Pastel de Tres Leches - Tres Leches Cake

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Ingredients

Cake
190 grams (1-1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoons coarse Kosher salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Tres Leches Mixture
1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (7.6-oz) can Nestlé Media Crema 
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Topping
Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Raspberries and sliced strawberries
5 tablespoons granulated sugar

Whipped Cream
360 ml (1-1/2 cups) cold heavy cream
30 grams (1/4 cup) confectioner's sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (see Notes)
1 to 2 tablespoons crème fraîche (optional, for stability)


Method:

Chill bowl and beaters.

Whip cream on medium-high until soft peaks form.

Add sugar, vanilla, and crème fraîche. Beat to stiff peaks.



Directions

1. Bake the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9 × 13-inch pan.

  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.

  • Beat eggs, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla in a mixer on medium-high for 10 minutes, until thick and pale.

  • Reduce speed to low; add half the flour mixture, then milk, then remaining flour. Fold to combine.

  • Spread batter in pan. Bake 25 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched and the tester comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes in the pan.

2. Soak the Cake

  • Whisk evaporated milk, condensed milk, media crema, and vanilla.

  • Poke holes in the cooled cake with a skewer.

  • Slowly pour milk mixture over cake, letting it absorb before adding more.

  • Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

3. Prepare Fruit

  • Toss berries with 5 tablespoons of granulated sugar.

4. Make the Whipped Cream

  • Chill the bowl and beaters for 15 minutes. Whip cream on medium-high until soft peaks form. Add sugar, vanilla, and crème fraîche. Beat to stiff peaks.Refrigerate.

5. Serve

  • Dust cake with confectioners’ sugar. Cut into squares.

  • Plate with sugared berries and a dollop of whipped cream.


Notes

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Enhance Flavor

  • Vanilla or other extracts: Adding 1–2 tsp pure vanilla extract will add depth. For a twist, you can also try almond, citrus, or liqueur (like Grand Marnier).

  • Optional flavorings: A pinch of salt, a little citrus zest, or a small amount of espresso powder can enhance the flavor without overpowering.


Increase Stability

If you need the whipped cream to hold longer, for piping or topping a cake that sits out for a while:

  • Add a stabilizer: 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon instant clear gelatin dissolved in water, or 1 teaspoon powdered milk can help.

  • Use cream cheese or crème fraîche: Adding 1-2 tbsp per 1-1/2 cups cream gives body and stability, similar to the version in your original recipe.

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