Tres Leches Cake by MEDIA CREMA, soaked in three milks, topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
Sweet

Tres Leches Cake

Official MEDIA CREMA
Tres Leches Cake
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Easy
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
30 min
Recipe Info - Cook Time
Cook 
15 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
Makes 12 servings

Tres Leches Cake from Official MEDIA CREMA delivers a delightful, mouthwatering experience that will transport you straight to the heart of Latin American cuisine. This crema de leche cake embodies the essence of tradition, with its rich and airy sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of three types of milk—NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk, NESTLÉ® Media Crema, and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk.

Each bite of this beloved dessert bursts with flavors reminiscent of home, truly giving you the nourishing comfort of a homemade taste of tres leches cake. The final touch is a generous topping of whipped cream, adorned with freshly sliced strawberries, making it not only delicious but also visually stunning.

Whether you're celebrating Mother's Day, Father's Day, or any other special occasion, this easy-to-make tres leches cake is perfect for all skill levels and ensures a beautifully memorable treat. Serve Tres Leches Cake to capture the essence of afternoon coffee and dessert moments at your gatherings. This nut-free dessert is ideal for a wide range of holiday celebrations—from Mother's Day and 4th of July to Easter and Hispanic Heritage Day.

Enjoy the richness and full-bodied flavors of this classic tres leches cake, a perfect indulgence for all occasions that truly celebrates the depth and tradition of Latin American desserts.

INGREDIENTS

KEY INGREDIENTS

A white can of sweetened condensed milk with blue labels beside the La Lechera logo and a plate of flan.

Sweetened Condensed Milk 14 oz Can

(14 oz. Can)
A can of Media Crema table cream with a blue label featuring strawberries, a bowl of macaroni, and cream.

Media Crema

(7.6 oz. Can)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease and flour 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

For Cake: Beat egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar in large mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Combine egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl; beat until light yellow in color. Fold egg white mixture and flour alternately into egg yolk mixture. Pour into prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack.

Step 4

For Cream: Combine sweetened condensed milk, media crema, evaporated milk, brandy and vanilla extract in medium bowl; stir well. Prick top of cake thoroughly with wooden pick. Pour 2 cups cream over cake. Spoon excess cream from side of pan over top of cake. Let stand for 30 minutes or until cake absorbs cream. Remove side of pan.

Step 5

For Topping: Mix cream, sugar and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. Spread over top and sides of cake. Serve immediately with remaining cream.

INGREDIENTS

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