Description
This Tres Leches Cake with Berries is an ultra-moist sponge cake soaked in three milks, layered with fresh berries, and topped with mascarpone whipped cream. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Sponge Cake:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the Mascarpone Frosting:
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (optional)
- 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream, chilled
For the Tres Leches Mixture:
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
For Filling & Garnish:
- 6 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
Instructions
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Make the Sponge Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla for 7-10 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Sift in flour and baking powder, folding gently to maintain airiness.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden.
- Let cakes cool completely.
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Prepare the Mascarpone Frosting:
- Beat mascarpone, vanilla, and confectioner’s sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add chilled heavy cream and beat until stiff peaks form.
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Make the Tres Leches Mixture:
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk together.
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Assemble the Cake:
- Slice each cake layer in half to create four layers.
- Soak each layer with the tres leches mixture.
- Spread mascarpone frosting and add fresh berries between layers.
- Frost the top, garnish with more berries, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Can freeze sponge layers before soaking in milk.
- Serving Suggestion: Best served chilled with a drizzle of extra milk mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg