In Honor Of Hispanic Heritage Month

This week was the start of Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. Being Hispanic myself, I wanted to do something this week that would honor my heritage and that of my family. I chose to bake a classic, cult favorite, a Tres Leches Cake.

What Is a Tres Leches Cake?

Tres Leches translated means “three milks”. It is a cake that is often served in many Hispanic households during the holidays or special occasions. It is called the three-milk cake not because it is made with three milks, but because it is soaked in three milks: whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk. There are several variations however, many replacing whole milk with heavy cream. For my recipe, I chose to keep the whole milk because the heavy cream (heavy on the sugar and calories) was the main ingredient for my topping.

How do I make Tres Leches Cake?

Luckily, this is one of the simpler recipes! It is likely that you already have the basic ingredients as well. Below you’ll find the recipe that I used, which is a simplified version of the one found on Mexico In My Kitchen. Enjoy, and Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!