Tres leches cake topping Recipe

Name: Tres leches cake topping
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk; 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mexican · Dessert · 5 min total

Tres leches cake topping recipe videos

A rich, creamy topping made from three types of milk that soaks into sponge cake, creating a luscious dessert. This recipe makes the perfect soaking liquid for a classic tres leches cake.

5
min prep

8
servings

280
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Use immediately to soak a cooled sponge cake, or refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips

For best results, pour the topping slowly over the cake to allow even absorption.
Refrigerate the soaked cake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Top with whipped cream and fresh berries if desired.

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