Description
This pumpkin twist on the classic tres leches cake is rich, moist, and full of cozy fall flavors—perfect for your holiday table or any time you crave something sweet and spiced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until pale and thick. Stir in pumpkin purée, vanilla, and milk.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely, then poke holes all over the surface using a fork.
- In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Slowly pour over the cake, letting it soak in.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the cake to chill overnight so it absorbs all the milky goodness. Serve cold straight from the fridge!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: tres leches, pumpkin, fall dessert, cake, holiday dessert