Description

Ultra-moist Chocolate Tres Leches Cake soaked in rich chocolate milk mixture and topped with fluffy chocolate whipped cream for the ultimate decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

4 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup whole milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Tres Leches Soak:

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 can evaporated milk

1 cup chocolate milk

1/2 cup melted dark chocolate

For the Chocolate Whipped Cream:

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp cocoa powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

Chocolate shavings or chocolate curls

Chocolate drizzle optional

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking dish.

3. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.

5. Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.

7. Mix in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.

9. Fold dry ingredients gently into wet ingredients until smooth.

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11. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

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13. Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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15. Allow cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over using a fork or skewer.

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17. Whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, chocolate milk, and melted chocolate together until smooth.

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19. Slowly pour chocolate milk mixture evenly over cake.

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21. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.

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23. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until fluffy peaks form.

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25. Spread chocolate whipped cream over chilled cake.

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27. Top with chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

Overnight chilling gives the richest tres leches texture.

Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.

Do not overbake the cake or it may not absorb the milk mixture properly.

Serve cold for best flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 230mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 115mg