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Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche Swirl
90 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
12Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
500 kcalCalories
12 gProtein
65 gCarbs
25 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

CakesDessertsFusionLatin American

Tres Leches Cake with Dulce de Leche Swirl

80% authentic · Latin American

A creative twist on the classic Tres Leches, this version incorporates a rich swirl of dulce de leche into the milk soak, adding an extra layer of caramel-like sweetness and flavor.

Ingredients

Servings12
  • All-purpose flour1.5 cups
  • Granulated sugar1 cup
  • Baking powder1 teaspoon
  • Salt0.5 teaspoon
  • Large eggs4
  • Whole milk0.5 cup
  • Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
  • Evaporated milk1 can (12 oz)
  • Sweetened condensed milk1 can (14 oz)
  • Heavy cream1 cup
  • Dulce de leche0.5 cup
  • Toasted almondsfor garnish

Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the cake base as described in the Classic Tres Leches Cake recipe (Steps 1-5).

  2. 2

    While the cake bakes, prepare the milk mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.

  3. 3

    Stir in the vanilla extract. Then, gently swirl in the dulce de leche until partially combined, creating ribbons of caramel.

  4. 4

    Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the top of the cake.

  5. 5

    Slowly and evenly pour the dulce de leche infused milk mixture over the warm cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

  6. 6

    Before serving, garnish with a drizzle of extra dulce de leche and toasted almonds.

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