Description
An ultra-moist and airy sponge cake soaked in a luscious blend of three milks, then topped with fluffy whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon — the ultimate Mexican dessert delight.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz evaporated milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups heavy cream (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- 2 cups sliced strawberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Separate the egg yolks and whites into two bowls.
- Beat the yolks with ¾ cup of sugar until pale and thick. Mix in the milk and vanilla.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites while gradually adding the remaining ¼ cup sugar until soft peaks form.
- Combine the yolk mixture with the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the egg whites until fully incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- In a large cup or bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in fully.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the soaked cake.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with strawberries, if using. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the milk mixture to absorb fully.
- Use fresh, cold heavy cream for best whipping results.
- The cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
