Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs separated
1 cup granulated sugar divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12-ounce can evaporated milk
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1 pint heavy cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
1-First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl to get the dry ingredients ready.
2-Next, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar until they turn pale yellow. Then, add the 1/3 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing gently into the flour mixture.
3-In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold this into the batter carefully to keep it light.
4-Pour the batter into an ungreased pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5-After the cake cools, poke holes all over it and pour the combined milk mixture made from the 12-ounce can evaporated milk, 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, and 1/4 cup whole milk over the top.
6-Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to let it soak up the flavors.
7-Finally, whip the 1 pint heavy cream with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then spread it over the cake and sprinkle with ground cinnamon. Serve with fresh sliced strawberries if desired.
Last Step:
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🥚 Separate eggs carefully to ensure proper volume for light sponge.
🥛 Allow the cake to soak sufficiently in the milk mixture for best moistness.
❄️ Refrigerate the cake for a few hours or overnight before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 433
