Vanilla Tres Leches Cake with Whipped Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Moist vanilla cake soaked in a blend of three milks, crowned with airy whipped cream. This Latin American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder 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 12, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 12 Latin American cuisine 350 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

Bakeware worth owning for recipes like this → Best Bakeware Sets in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 4 large eggs with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. Step 5: In a bowl, combine 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 can sweetened condensed milk. Pour this mixture over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak for at least 2 hours.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, top with 1 cup whipped cream.

Related recipes