Description
Eggnog Tres Leches Cake is a festive twist on the classic Mexican dessert, combining rich eggnog flavors with a moist, milk-soaked sponge cake. Each slice is a delightful blend of creamy textures and warm holiday spices, making it the ultimate treat for winter gatherings. This showstopper not only impresses visually but also delivers an unforgettable taste experience that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy; mix in milk and eggnog.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Pour into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and remaining eggnog in a bowl.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake with a fork and pour two-thirds of the soaking mixture over it.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; spread over the cake and sprinkle with nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg