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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😋

[@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!

[@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 ☺️🤓

[@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

[@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 .

[@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!

[@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.✨

[@Imwithfelon47]

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

[@PreppyKitchen]

So good!!!!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@user-ff4zd7lh3q]

You need to try karak coffee!

[@anycarpg]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@joanneadames1908]

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

[@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.

[@jsoule1980]

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

[@marinagarcia9224]

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

[@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!*

[@OneTreeHill0123]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@brittanyfehlings6838]

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

[@sylviekahindo6749]

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

[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@EquestrianHaze_Edits]

Cool! I’ll definitely try it! I’m exited to bake it for my grand parents, because every time when they come I bake one of your recipes and they always find it so delicious!✨♥️

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hope you love it!!

[@EquestrianHaze_Edits]

@@PreppyKitchen im sure i will!

[@zoobiedoobie1887]

@@EquestrianHaze_Edits did u ever make it? was it good?

[@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 :)

[@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! 😍

[@carinagardner7745]

OMG! that's a wonderful surprise, that your mom is from Mexico!!! She must be so proud of you for making this. Me a Mexican in Michigan hasn't attempted to make this delicious cake. I love your recipes and I am sure I will try this. Thanks, better said gracias! PD. My favorite way to have condensed milk is with pancakes😋😘

[@Alextodd007]

Hello carina

[@m.theresa1385]

Ha! I’ve never thought of condensed milk on pancakes, and I love condensed milk. Thank you! (I’d eat it by the spoonful when I was a kid..) I’ll try it this weekend. Any how to’s I should know? Syrup on top? Honey?

[@chuckwood09]

Have you tried Mexican town bakery in Detroit? They have the best tres laches cake. I’m going down this weekend

[@carlamartinez3631]

Can you Please explain why his Mexican mom would be proud of him for making this cake?

[@nic558]

@@carlamartinez3631 not sure. It’s a popular cake from Latin America. It’s not even a Mexican cake so idk why they would be proud

[@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 ❤

[@temitopeoketikun1379]

it looks sooo good

[@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

[@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!!😋

[@renatalauffer8812]

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

[@alejandrachaconmiller]

I lived this cake, definitely will cook it. I love you're descendent of Mexican people, we rock‼️I love your recipes, darling.

[@alexramos1502]

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

[@jazzy_taste]

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

[@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!

[@michellez5626]

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

[@ALEHAIRCO]

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

[@evajovel3953]

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

[@bunnyva1490]

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

[@jamiepaul6305]

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

[@fiorgriffith9623]

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

[@sumeras2729]

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

[@rosabella4921]

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

[@reginabutler5214]

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

[@SyWrenSong]

Made this today. So delicious. Thanks John.

[@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.

[@wendy-rh0n]

This cake looks delicious.... I made your Lemon Bars last night, they turned out great!! I impressed myself, lol, I even made the sugar with the lemon zest.. Wow,, never knew I could do that.❤️ Happy Easter to You and your Family.. Much Love from the West Coast 🇨🇦😘❤️

[@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!

[@dianitamora6003]

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

[@Fabiolalaviolada]

Me encanta ese pastel 🍰

[@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.

[@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.

[@jessicaj.1011]

My daughter always prefers these tres leches cakes for her birthdays. Speaking of coffee, I’m a person who’s always needed something sweet for breakfast. So once I started drinking coffee I realized I could drink it sweet to keep myself from eating too much sugar or fatty foods in the morning. Thanks for the recipes & tips as always!

[@mickeysantana725]

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

[@noufaljaafari8416]

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

[@hauwatyg2534]

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

[@shayshaymann113]

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

[@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 💫

[@Logimaxable]

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

[@robinarcher4249]

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

[@erinazodnem7045]

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

[@jennysjourney02]

I made this a few weeks ago and it's amazing!

[@mathersturner8606]

El mejor pastel ! Gracias John! 🥳

[@mariastubblefield2264]

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

[@manishanaiknimbalkar9919]

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

[@lynngibb483]

Oh am absolutely going to try this recipe. Looks gorgeous

[@Alley00Cat]

Had this for the first time at a Mexican restaurant last month in Florida, in scorching 100+ temperature. It was so refreshing and tasty. Amazing.

[@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😍😍

[@valeriebrown4769]

Oh my heavens, looks so good. I have changed my mind about the dessert that I was planning on making today ❤️🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@celestinaanderson3979]

My husband wants a homemade tres leches cake for his birthday and I will use your recipe! Thank you!!💙💙

[@celestinaanderson3979]

@Fubar no he's Moroccan.

[@milanapjevac7073]

This is the best recipe I tried for tres leches cake ❤

[@johnscooking484]

I like how you changed the editing. Keep changing but whatever you do, your videos will still be AMAZING. Your personality gives me joy.Thank you!

[@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! 😊😊😊

[@sandysmom100]

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

[@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

[@rayskywalker4]

In Puerto Rico tres leches cake is a must every time we go to the Bakery or Panadería ❤ It makes me so happy to see how much you enjoy making this recipe ☺️

[@cristinaromero8585]

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

[@Fanya_87]

I made this today and it is delicious! The whole family took a slice home! Great recipe! ♥️

[@fereshtaaybi5529]

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

[@Anna-nj5jq]

I made this cake three times it was delicious ❤ love this recipe ty

[@katysprinkles3848]

Tres leches is my favorite cake !! 🤗

[@PreppyKitchen]

Mine too! Soooooo good!

[@thiruniranasinghe6014]

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

[@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 🥰💕

[@luxaeterna9383]

That looks gorgeous