How to Make Tres Leches Cake

Soft, moist, and soaked in three kinds of milk, this AMAZING Tres Leches Cake is going to melt in your mouth. Sweet and refreshing, this crowd-pleasing cake is perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to make and is perfect for making ahead as it’s even tastier the next day. It's one of my all time favorites and I really hope you try this easy cake recipe out!
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[@ivantonio95]

I guess every mexican child knows this cake before any other. The tres leches has an special place in my heart.

[@PreppyKitchen]

So true! Happy baking!

[@sandysmom100]

My DIL is Mexican. Yes !!

[@winolowardichelli2850]

Americans dont give an f about mexicans

[@mysa.relind977]

I'm arab and I can relate 😃

[@DMSProduktions]

Ay caramba!

[@KhadijahAhmed-fi2gr]

Milk cake Ingredients: for the syrup: 354 ml evaporated milk 397g sweetened condensed milk 160ml milk for the cake: 240g plain flour 5 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking powder 250g sugar 120ml milk 2tsp vanilla extract for the icing: 2tbs icing sugar 480 ml heavy whipping cream i love this cake! i always make it for my family and they love it as well! it is so fluffy, creamy and indulgent 😋😋

[@marletesilva6556]

Obrigada por escrever a receita 😊 Assim agente pode traduzir para o português, sou Brasileira.

[@samira_skylarbellydance9403]

Thanks for the ingredients, I wanted to jot it down and now I have it!

[@mahdiyat]

What type of sugar?

[@KhadijahAhmed-fi2gr]

@@mahdiyat White, granulated sugar :)

[@chickkennuggetttttt]

​@@mahdiyatyou will also need powdered sugar

[@cherrykissesxo94]

I made this the other day and it is easily the best tres leches I’ve ever made. I doubled the milk mix like suggested, and I finally got the moist texture I like in a tres leches cake. The cake held up so well. I would say days 2-3 are the best days for this cake. Having it on the first day is a sin because it doesn’t do the cake justice. It needs to soak at least overnight to really get the full flavor and texture. Next time, I am going to steep the milk mixture with citrus peels and cinnamon sticks for extra depth of flavor and then soak the cake. Takes a bit more time but so, so worth it! Thank you so much good sir. You are a master of your craft. Everything I’ve made by you is always perfect and I think it’s due to how much attention you pay to details and how well you communicate with your audience. You really take the time to think about everything and it shows because when I make a recipe of yours I’m never confused or lost. You think of it all!

[@veronicat6776]

I made it and some parts came out chewy???? Suggestions??

[@ashleeridgway3017]

So if I make the cake tonight and let the milks soak in overnight and make the whipped cream in the morning and put the whipped cream on, will it hold till dinner time?

[@r.dilminisiriwardana4796]

@@veronicat6776 Filter the flour Mix with the egg yolks evenly before folding the whites Add the flour in batches to the york rather than vice versa

[@elizabethosuna5744]

@@veronicat6776 I will😢😂😢cbvvvggvgnn he had Zx

[@ruqieah]

@@ashleeridgway3017 did it?

[@kristinc2379]

I followed this recipe. I had never made a cake from scratch or done anything requiring egg separating or anything like that, so I was slightly overwhelmed at first 😂 but you made it look so easy and it was really easy to follow along to! With each successful step I felt super proud of myself. From seeing perfect peeking egg whites to looking at my cake that looked exactly like a sponge, I felt really accomplished every step of the way. The whole reason I even made this cake was because someone very special to me told me it was his favorite cake and that it was what he wanted most for his birthday. He said it was the best tres leches he has ever had. And everyone else who tried it was crazy about it too. I just wanted to say thank you so much for an amazing recipe and for a great, easy to follow video tutorial. It felt really good to make this for someone who means so much to me. I also loved the feeling I got from baking this cake and I can’t wait to try out more recipes and enhance my baking skills with these videos ❤

[@charliebabyversion]

your comment made me so happy and reminded me why i love baking! hope you have a great time enhancing your skills :)

[@hcd24]

I’m in the same boat never baked a cake from scratch and making this for my lovely boyfriend for his birthday tomorrow as a surprise because it’s his favorite! I hope I have as much success as you!

[@UnprofessionalProfessor]

I just had my first slice of tres leches cake ever about 10 minutes ago and I can't believe I have been missing out this whole time: it's delicious!

[@zahidaroshanali7922]

I made this for our Eid celebration and it was the best cake of my life! I can’t wait for another occasion to make it again! I can’t explain how delicious the flavour is and the cake comes out so perfect for the milk syrup! Love love love! Thank you

[@reirei7851]

This is seriously close to my abuela recipe. I’m going to make it for her using this recipe and surprise her. She’s has dementia and I bet when she bites into this cake she’s gonna have a good day.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Aww that is so sweet! I hope it's a taste she loves!

[@reirei7851]

@@PreppyKitchen I just wanted to let you know, I made this for my grandma and it seriously gave her a whole hour of remembering everything. She said it was delicious and she is so proud of the woman I have become. The power of food. Thank you for sharing your delicious magical recipe 🥹❤️

[@18238]

@@reirei7851I am so glad you updated us! I was going to ask how it went. So happy you got that hour back with your abuela. It sounds like a moment that will forever stay with you. I hope life is treating you well. God bless🙏🏼

[@reirei7851]

@@18238 aww Madison. That’s so sweet of you. Sadly since, she has passed away. But that moment of having her back for just a little while was everything to me.

[@AS-wj1du]

Isn't his mother Mexican? Could be why the recipe is close 😋

[@FlipFlopRobot]

1. This video convinced me that I can bake this cake. 2. Sweetened condensed milk in iced coffee is better than ANY Starbucks drink!

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You need to try karak coffee!

[@Misssoulkid4890]

Absolutely loved this recipe! My family devoured the entire cake in minutes! Thank you! thank you! Your recipes never dissapoint and are always a hit! ❤

[@numa.k]

Ahhhh love Tres Leches cake! I was fortunate to have grown up in a neighborhood that had local Mexican bakeries and they would have these made fresh daily. It has become one of my all-time favorites ❤️.

[@gutentagv3130]

Tres leches is from nicaragua

[@ronjakh]

I imagine John would lend himself so well to an animated series! He has such an expressive face and the perfect crooked smile, so random but I of course mean this in the best possible way ☺️🤓

[@mxhnx0]

You won’t find a better recipe than this! Thank you so much for kindly sharing ❤

[@ClarissaBittes]

This is the best thing I've ever made. Seriously!!! So delicious and fluffy and surprisingly easy/fast to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon!!!

[@AmandaSusAnna]

This just happens to be one of my favorite cakes too! Every bite melts in your mouth, so yummy!!

[@PreppyKitchen]

So good!!!!

[@brittanyfehlings6838]

Preppy kitchen is my go to channel when I want to make something new! Love the recipes and how easy everything is

[@rachellevy3784]

This Cake its exactly the perfect balance of soft textures, sweet and milk! I've been doing it for several times and this year, TODAY, it was the request of my husband for his B-day cake! Lovely! Thank you so Much! Delicious!

[@maryf.6217]

Made that cake yesterday and it turned out just amazing!!!!! My finace and my relatives also love it!!! Thanks!!!

[@mariavoreis2023]

My boyfriend proposed to me after this! Thank you!🥹

[@xiabluecheng]

That's my goal with mine girl😂❤

[@vincent2053]

lol

[@joanneadames1908]

I made this for a Christmas Eve family lunch and it was amazing! The perfect dessert for this crowd!

[@anycarpg]

I prepared it today for Mother’s day celebration, following your instructions, and it was a successful and delicious dessert! Thank you!

[@OneTreeHill0123]

I made this recipe yesterday as a gift to a coworker on her birthday!She loved it.She has a mouth-gasm.

[@r1leyblue]

Finally! I’ve been waiting for this recipe for so long, I’m so excited to make your tres leches recipe, I’m sure it will be amazing.✨

[@ItsJessieNotJesse]

Just made this cake with your recipe and let me tell you! I’m not a fan of tres leeches, but my grandmother loves it so I wanted to surprise her for her birthday coming up! I made a test cake last night that me and my boyfriend tasted! It was AMAZING!! I absolutely loved it! THANK YOU!

[@mariaroali3674]

My ten year old girl learns how to make your amazing brownies from you 🤗 And my husband make your awesome crepes recipe my family loves your videos 😘saludos and God Blas you 😇

[@PreppyKitchen]

That is so Awesome! Tell them I say hello and happy baking!

[@jsoule1980]

I’ve been wanting to make this cake for Mother’s Day! Thanks!

[@stephanie5173]

My mum has a mexican cook book, she made this cake since I was a child we call it three milk cake. Absolutely love this cake, it has been a family favourite. I'm from Australia and it's not known that well here

[@mailynnunez1085]

Yeah the translation of it it’s tres leche which means three milk cake ;). It’s delicious omg!

[@deathreaper2352]

Not trying to be rude but that's literally the translation of it, from spanish to english

[@stephanie5173]

@Death Reaper235 yes I'm aware as the first comment on this post said that.

[@deathreaper2352]

@@stephanie5173 nice nice My bad if i sounded rude

[@alejandragarcia1919]

My dad will add ground cinnamon on top of the cake and it will add a extra punch of flavor to the cake. Tres leches cake is always a delight. I love your feed. Everything looks delicious.

[@bismahsadaqat4129]

is it just me or people here also really watch his videos just for the sake of watching gives genuine joy b/c he really nails it explaining the recipe .

[@dylpicklethebugslayer]

I love how u provide the recipes instead of just talking about the decoration like other bakers. Thank u so much for this awesome video! I'm a recent and proud subscriber.

[@lisalovelace6784]

I had this over the weekend for a Easter dessert, it was so good, one of my favorites and I am going to try this recipe.

[@sandysmom100]

Everything you make is amazing! I've tried a few recepies and my family was in love 😍

[@timtato5995]

This is one cake that EVERYONE loves! Thank for sharing as always!

[@deborahfields2226]

Your descriptions make whatever you cook taste and look better. I live your videos. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@CaroleEvans93436]

I'm definitely pre ordering your book. Your pumpkin muffin recipe was amazing! They were so light and tasted amazing! Love from the UK x

[@maytelievano]

I've cooked 3 of your recipes and they've been amazing! I'm super excited to try this one out, it's my husband's favorite and I wanna surprise him.

[@reginabutler5214]

That looks incredible! Can’t wait for your cookbook!

[@benvale4887]

*Happy Holidays Easter, and Ramadan. John Kanell has made every holiday a blessedly. I am proudly to be his 4 years ago alumnae ❤💙. MANY BLESSINGS Everyone!*

[@ALEHAIRCO]

The best cake I’ve ever made. Thank you so much for the recipe.🎉

[@marinagarcia9224]

I have never wanted a tres leches cake more than i do right now! Great job 👏

[@dianitamora6003]

Just made it!!! Came out perfect! Thank you so much for the quick and easy video🤗

[@sylviekahindo6749]

I have done this recipe so many times. Thanks for your clear explanations

[@fiorgriffith9623]

I am a new cake maker and this recipe along with the explanation was simply perfect. Thank you so very much!

[@Heisenbrick]

Watching you separate the eggs, whip them up separately and put them back together is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen!

[@cristinaromero8585]

I made this for a Bake off at work and it won!!! Thank you!!!! 😀

[@rebthirteen8012]

Oh my?! This looks amazing. Condensed milk and evaporated milk take me back to my childhood! They were yummy. I’ve so got to make this! Thank you John for sharing this recipe tutorial! 😊

[@evajovel3953]

Ugh love your cooking videos , thank you for sharing your cooking skills and recipes ❤

[@mintytaehyun_2523]

I'm from Nicaragua and I love this cake so much, it's actually my mom's favorite, I'm thinking about making this for her birthday so thank you so much for the recipe, they're always amazing

[@michellez5626]

John we love you!! Ahh thank you for the wonderful recipes as always. Happy Easter to you and your family! 💐🐣❤️

[@luciaalegria752]

I made this for my Dad’s birthday! Everyone loved it 🩷 authentic and delicious. I was worried it was gonna be too sweet but it’s perfect :)

[@erinazodnem7045]

Made this today & it turned out to be good! Thank you for this sumptuous recipe!

[@angelicavillafana4238]

Muchas gracias por tu receta. ¡Se ve delicioso ese pastel!

[@manishanaiknimbalkar9919]

I tried your recipe, it was the best Tres Leches Cake I had. Thanks for explaining the recipe in details.

[@soniyad1711]

I made this cake twice already and it came out delicious I am very glad I chose your video for the recipe as it's simple with clear instructions.Thanks you so much

[@roselilly2086]

Was half cup milk enough? Mine didn’t become that liquidy?

[@annulife2973]

Yeah i am making today, my mixture is not liquidy , it’s hard

[@Yasmeena365]

I just got one from Trader Joe’s a couple of days ago and OMG it’s the best cake I’ve ever tasted it’s super moist, light, creamy and VERY DELICIOUS!! Looking forward to make it at home thank you! 😍

[@temitopeoketikun1379]

it looks sooo good

[@MORQEFS_GF]

Your smile is so infectious! I'm making lemon strawberry cupcakes for easter! (lemon cupcakes with strawberry buttercream) thank you for all the delicious recipes!!😋

[@itsrazielle7285]

My boyfriend tried this at a Peruvian restaurant and told me it was the best cake he's ever had. I am baking it now (last weekend he came with me to a congress and so I wasn't there all alone and I want to thank him) and my kitchen smells amazing, can't wait to try it ❤

[@Logimaxable]

I am a chocolate dessert lover and this cake beats them all! WOW! Thank you ❤

[@fereshtaaybi5529]

Best receipe ever 🥰 tried it the cake turn out very spongy and havenly delicious 😋 thanks for sharing it.

[@jamiepaul6305]

Love your recipes and an extra thank you for your tips!! They are truly helpful to me!!!

[@lynngibb483]

Oh am absolutely going to try this recipe. Looks gorgeous

[@renatalauffer8812]

This cake is delicious! I made it for the first time and success! Thanks so much! Love this recipe!!

[@shayshaymann113]

My second most favorite kind of cake! Strawberry cake is my #1 ! Thank you so much!

[@noufaljaafari8416]

My first time watching one of your videos and I can easily feel your love and passion for cooking 💗 i like it

[@mathersturner8606]

El mejor pastel ! Gracias John! 🥳

[@kathybauman6708]

Si es muy muy BUENO, Gracias Juan Happy Easter to you & yours 🐇🐣🐣🐇

[@robinarcher4249]

hi John, I made this cake for my birthday, and it turned out wonderful. thanks for sharing !

[@jazzy_taste]

I was planning to cook Tres Leches and now I have the right recipe!

[@veronicarivera2675]

Hi Dear John… I finally made this tres leches cake since I got tired of buying a slice for $6 dollars. I made it and I can’t believe it was so good I’m impressed I actually made it .Thank you so much for explaining everything here and on your website.

[@sumeras2729]

Thanks for the recipe. Tried it for the first time, came out very well❤️

[@mickeysantana725]

Thank you for the bonus information a lot of chefs and bakers don’t share to much of their recipes.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍💐✌️

[@SiWrenSong]

Made this today. So delicious. Thanks John.

[@alexramos1502]

I recently made this cake based off your first tres leches cake video. My family loved it!

[@chuckwood09]

This is the most refreshing cake on a hot summer pull right out of the fridge and it just it’s the spot. I eat it on cold winter nights too because it’s that good

[@deborahmayclin832]

Thank you for this recipe! This cake is awesome. Made it for our Bible Study group who slicked it down double time. Everyone LOVED it. I’ve never had a better Tres Leches. And now I can do it myself. pre-ordering your book now.

[@MiguelRodriguez-nd6xy]

I tried this recipe. Amazingly good and pure. Tres leches should be as simple as possible, as this amazing dude is showing. This cake is so good it doesn't really need anything special.

[@Jan-mo4ox]

easy to follow! i was baking while playing this video side by side and it really helped it was like you were in the kitchen with me!

[@bunnyva1490]

I made this cake for my boyfriend's birthday and it was perfect! he and his whole family loved it!

[@bap8195]

My all time favorite cake because it's not too sweet,and the fresh whip cream and fruit are so delicious on top the moist,yummy cake😍😍

[@rosabella4921]

I did this recipe today and it was so good ! Everybody loved it !

[@hauwatyg2534]

Tried this today,came out really delicious 😋😋😋..thank you for the amazing recipe

[@joha4361]

This is one of my favorite pastries of my country. We sprinkle cinnamon on the top, the cinnamon adds an extra flavor. Instead of strawberries we put cherries. I love it...

[@thiruniranasinghe6014]

I made this cake...result is amazing❤..Thank you so much!!

[@srijanathapa2045]

Thank you for sharing this great recipe. I made this for my husband's birthday and he loved it. Love your content by the way :)

[@Ninfiaify]

Just made this, it's soaking in the fridge for tomorrow and will do the topping then! Never tried a 3 milk cake but they always look amazing online.. i guess we'll find out tomorrow 🎉 thank you

[@Serielle]

This looks amazing!! Can’t wait to buy your book!!

[@Love.156]

I tried this recipe, NGL it came out super delicious and it looks incredible. Thank you ❤ Looking forward to try many of your recipes 💫

[@marygeneguay1319]

Wow!!! looks so delicious. I can't wait to try to bake this recipe. I'm sure this would be amazing!

[@lolajacomino6574]

Got to try making it. I’ve always have this dessert in restaurants but have never made it. Thank you for your video 🥰💕

[@anika.h]

You make baking soooo much fun. The cake looks scrumptious! Definitely will try it. Thank you for your effort on the video. By the way, congrats on your book!

[@keyannacooperwood7815]

Omg can't wait to try it!! Looks rich in flavor!

[@bbrenesg]

My favorite cake ever!!! Sometimes I add Baileys or eggnog to the milks mixture before add it to the cake and it tastes amazing!!!! Warm regards from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@BA86AB]

I remember one gathering at church, a member made a cinco (5) leches cake. I never had of it, but it was like a dream. The whipped topping made it that much better. 🥲 And this recipe brings the temptation for a tres leches cake and that memory!

[@anita4397]

Technically this cake he made was a cuatro leches cake (1 evaporated, 2 condensed, 3 whole and the whipping cream was 4)

[@Bz12Angels]

You are awesome 👏 I love how you explain and demonstrate everything so clearly! I definitely feel empowered to make one now ❤thank you - I will buy your book! 😊😊😊

[@luxaeterna9383]

That looks gorgeous

[@afifazulfiqar8670]

Its the best tres leches cake recipe. My cake turned out to be amazing 😍

[@schang4458]

My favorite cake - I'm drooling 🤤

[@marigelrosado8190]

Thank you for all your recipes

[@mariastubblefield2264]

You explained so easily, I will be making it for sure.

[@gloriselamiranda]

Delicious 😋 you do amazing job.and thanks for teaching us different way to do it easy way