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Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake

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Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake is a moist, rich twist on the classic Latin American dessert. Infused with warm pumpkin spice and soaked in a luscious blend of three milks, this cake is light, fluffy, and full of cozy fall flavor — perfect for gatherings and holidays.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Tres Leches Mixture:
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until combined.
  • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  • Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the surface with a fork or skewer.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk. Pour evenly over the warm cake.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to soak fully.
  • Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake and dust with cinnamon.

Notes

  • Best made a day ahead for maximum flavor absorption.
  • You can use store-bought whipped topping, but fresh whipped cream gives better flavor.
  • For extra spice, add a pinch of ginger or allspice to the batter.

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