Passion Fruit Tres Leches Cake with Venezuelan Flair

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Moist sponge cake soaked in three milks and topped with a tangy passion fruit glaze, blending classic Latin American dessert with tropical Venezuelan flavors. This latin american-inspired desserts ready in about 55 minutes layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, separated large eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 5, separated large eggs
• 1 cup, divided granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup, strained passion fruit pulp
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 cup, for topping whipped cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 5 egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup whole milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
5. Step 5: In a separate bowl, beat 5 egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
6. Step 6: Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter to keep it light and airy.
7. Step 7: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Step 8: While cake bakes, mix 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, and 1 cup heavy cream in a bowl.
9. Step 9: Once cake cools slightly, poke holes all over with a fork and slowly pour milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
10. Step 10: In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup strained passion fruit pulp with 2 tbsp powdered sugar over low heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes; let cool.
11. Step 11: Spread 1 cup whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake, then drizzle the passion fruit glaze on top before serving for a tropical twist on tres leches.