Description
A decadent and moist autumn-inspired dessert, this pumpkin tres leches cake features a fluffy, spiced sponge soaked in a rich blend of three milks. It offers the perfect balance of harvest flavors and silky, dairy-rich comfort. Ideal for gatherings and celebrations, this cake develops an incredible, melt-in-your-mouth texture when allowed to soak overnight, bridging the gap between a traditional sponge and a festive seasonal treat.
Ingredients
5 large eggs, separated
1.5 cups granulated sugar, divided
1.25 cups pure pumpkin puree
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2.5 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp pumpkin spice
0.5 tsp kosher salt
1 cup whole milk
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
0.25 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13 inch cake pan.
In a large stand mixer, beat the egg whites and 3/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
Fold the flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and salt into the yolk mixture.
Slowly fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until just combined, taking care to maintain aeration.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream.
Once the cake is slightly cooled, poke holes throughout the surface using a fork.
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake until fully absorbed.
Refrigerate for at least several hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
Ensure you use culinary pumpkin puree and not pre-sweetened pie filling. Letting the cake sit in the refrigerator overnight is highly recommended to allow the milk mixture to fully penetrate the crumb for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg