Looking for the perfect dessert to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Try our delicious Tres Leches Cake.

My kids have a love affair with tres leches cake. I can remember taking them to their first tres leches cake restaurant when they were just toddlers. They love the rich and creamy filling, and the light and fluffy cake.

This year, they are both big enough to enjoy a slice of our favorite dessert. I generally make the cake, and my husband can be responsible for the whipped cream and syrup. But this time, I asked them to help out.

By the time we were finished, there was a mess on the kitchen floor and they were both grinning from ear to ear. They loved every minute of it, and I could tell that this was going to be a tradition that we would continue every year.

-What is the recipe for tres leches cake?
-How long does it take to make?
-What kind of cake is tres leches?
-What are the three ingredients in the cake?
-What is the recipe for the tres leches frosting?
-How do you make the layers of the cake?
-What can I serve tres leches cake with?
-Can I make the cake without the frosting?
-What are some variations of tres leches cake?
-How often can I make this cake?

-What is the recipe for tres leches cake?

The recipe for tres leches cake isas follows:
1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup (180 ml) light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup (180 ml) all-purpose flour
2/3 cup (160 ml) whole milk

To make the cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan, then set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla extract. In a separate medium bowl, whisk the flour and milk together until smooth. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

-How long does it take to make tres leches cake?

It takes about 1 hour to make tres leches cake.

-What kind of cake is tres leches?

Tres leches cake is a pound cake-style cake that is soaked in milk and then layered with whipped cream and pitted fresh fruit.

-What are the three ingredients in the cake?

The three ingredients in tres leches cake are butter, brown sugar, and eggs.

-What is the recipe for the tres leches frosting?

The recipe for the tres leches frosting is as follows:
1/2 cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

To make the frosting, first beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add the cream, beating until the mixture is smooth. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.

-How do you make the layers of the cake?

To make the layers of the cake, first roll the cake mixture into 1-inch-thick (2.5 cm) logs. Place the logs into a cake pan, and press down gently. Freeze for about 30 minutes, or until the cake is very hard.

-What can I serve tres leches cake with?

Tres leches cake can be served with whipped cream, fresh fruit, or vanilla ice cream.