Pastel de Tres Leches (Three Milk Cake)

Ingredients

• 6 medium eggs , separated
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Make the cake: Beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until mixture is glossy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce the speed to medium and mix in flour, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix in milk, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Make the tres leches: Combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream in a blender. Pulse several times until well blended.

5. 5

   Pour tres leches over cake. Cover and refrigerate until cake is cold and all liquid has been absorbed at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   Cut chilled cake into 12 squares. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few sliced strawberries.