Description
This Chocolate Tres Leches Cake recipe blends rich cocoa flavor with a three-milk soak and a fluffy chocolate whipped topping. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any sweet craving. Includes easy steps, storage tips, and nutrition info.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for topping)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for topping)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
4. Fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently.
5. Stir in the milk and vanilla until just combined.
6. Pour into the baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
7. Let the cake cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top using a fork or skewer.
8. In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
9. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
10. Whip heavy cream with cocoa powder and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
11. Spread the whipped topping over the chilled cake.
12. Garnish with mini chocolate chips and serve cold.
Notes
Whip the eggs long enough to ensure a fluffy sponge—this step is key to absorbing the milk mixture well.
Chill overnight to let the flavors meld and the cake firm up.
If using regular chocolate chips instead of mini, chop them slightly for better texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg