Tres Leches Cake
Mexican
Intermediate
DessertCoconut Milk Tres Leches Cake Recipe With Soft Soaked Sponge
Tres Leches Cake
2 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Coconut Milk Tres Leches is built around contrast: a dry, airy sponge paired with a rich three-milk soak that transforms texture without losing structure. Coconut milk adds depth and aroma while balancing the sweetness of condensed milk. Careful whipping, gentle folding, and patient chilling ensure the cake absorbs evenly, slices cleanly, and delivers a creamy finish without feeling heavy.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cup (120 g)All-purpose flour (For the Sponge Cake)
1 teaspoonBaking powder
¼ teaspoonSalt
5 largeEggs
1 cup (200 g)Granulated sugar
1 teaspoonVanilla extract
1 cupCoconut milk (full fat) (For the Three-Milk Coconut Soak)
¾ cupSweetened condensed milk
¾ cupEvaporated milk
1 cupHeavy whipping cream (For the Topping)
2 tablespoonsPowdered sugar
¼ cupToasted desiccated coconut