Good Eats Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Indulge in this heavenly Good Eats Tres Leches Cake recipe! Inspired by Alton Brown's masterful milk-made episode, this recipe creates a moist, melt-in-your-mouth cake soaked in a luscious three-milk glaze and topped with fluffy whipped cream. Easy to follow instructions and precise measurements ensure baking success. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a sweet craving!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 615.2 kcal

Protein 20g

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Ingredients for Good Eats Tres Leches Cake

Vegetable Oil
2 cups cake flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Kosher Salt
Unsalted Butter
¼ cup powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Half And Half
2 cups heavy cream

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How to Make Good Eats Tres Leches Cake

**Prepare the Cake:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
**Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups cake flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
**Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a stand mixer, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).
**Add Eggs and Vanilla:** Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
**Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined.
**Bake the Cake:** Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Internal temperature should reach 200°F (93°C).
**Cool the Cake:** Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Poke Holes:** Once cooled, poke holes all over the cake using a skewer or fork.
**Make the Tres Leches Glaze:** In a measuring cup, whisk together 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup heavy cream.
**Soak the Cake:** Pour the glaze evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to soak in completely.
**Chill:** Refrigerate the cake overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
**Prepare Whipped Cream Topping:** In a chilled bowl, beat 2 cups heavy cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
**Top and Serve:** Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

224g

Fat

96g

Carbs

24g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Good Eats Tres Leches Cake?

Good Eats Tres Leches Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Good Eats Tres Leches Cake?

Good Eats Tres Leches Cake has approximately 615.2 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 48 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Good Eats Tres Leches Cake?

The key ingredients for Good Eats Tres Leches Cake are Vegetable Oil, Cake Flour, Baking Powder, Kosher Salt, Unsalted Butter, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.