Desserts and Sweets
Three Milk Chocolate Cake recipe
A soft, rich and indulgent tres leches chocolate cake, perfect for family or parties.

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Chill4 to 5 hoursBake25 to 30 min at 180°C (350°F)
Ingredients
- For the cake
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- For the three milk mixture
- 2 cups milk
- 1/3 cup fresh cream
- 1/3 cup condensed milk
- For the whipped topping
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- For the chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream
Method
Bake the cake
- Beat the eggs until fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and blend well.
- Mix in the cooking oil and vanilla essence.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour into a greased cake pan and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Prepare the three milk mixture
- In a jug, combine the milk, cream and condensed milk. Mix thoroughly.
Make the whipped cream
- Whip the cream and powdered sugar until stiff and fluffy.
Prepare the chocolate ganache
- Microwave the dark chocolate and cream for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Assemble
- Once the cake cools, poke holes all over the top.
- Slowly pour the three milk mixture over the cake, letting it absorb.
- Spread the whipped cream on top. Drizzle or cover with the chocolate ganache.
- Chill in the fridge for 4 to 5 hours, then slice and share.