Tres Leches

They tell me that's Spanish for Three Milks, but I don't believe them.  I think it's Universal for DIVINE.

 

Tres Leches

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine:

2 1/4 c. flour

1 1/2 c sugar

3 1/2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 1/4 c. whole milk

1 t. 100% vanilla

3 eggs

 

Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.  Knife inserted in center should come out completely clean.  The cake will seem dry and spongy.  That's OK!

 

Cool cake for about 10 minutes, then use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.

 

Now...for the 3 milks, combine:

2 c. heavy cream

1 1/4 c. whole milk

1 can sweetened condensed milk

 

Pour slowly and evenly over top of cake.  Let cake sit for a few minutes to absorb all the liquid.

 

Icing:

2 c. heavy cream

3-4 T. sugar

 

Whip until firm and somewhat shiny.  Spread over cooled cake.

 

Refrigerate.  Serve cold.  And by all means...SHARE it.  You will make many friends, I promise!