Tres Leches Cake

Method

1. 1
   • wheat flour180 g
   • baking powder2 tsp
   • egg5
   • white sugar200 g
   • vanilla extract1 tsp
   • milk3 dl
   • salt1 pinch

   Make the cake batter — Heat the oven to 175C. Whisk the egg yolks with most of the sugar until pale, then stir in the milk and vanilla. Fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2
   • egg5
   • white sugar200 g

   Fold and bake the sponge — Whip the egg whites with the remaining sugar to soft peaks and fold gently into the batter. Pour into a greased tin and bake for about 30 minutes until springy. Cool.

   ⏱30 min
3. 3
   • sweetened condensed milk4 dl
   • milk3 dl
   • heavy cream2½ dl

   Soak the cake in milk — Whisk together the condensed milk, milk, and half the cream. Poke the cooled cake all over and slowly pour the mixture on so it soaks in fully.

4. 4
   • heavy cream2½ dl
   • ground cinnamon1 tsp

   Chill and top with cream — Chill for at least 3 hours. Whip the remaining cream, spread it over the top, and dust with cinnamon before serving.