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In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 150g (3/4 cup) of sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla and 80ml (1/3 cup) of whole milk.","group":"Baking Sponge","title":"Separate the egg whites and yolks","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking Sponge"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites while gradually adding the remaining 50g (1/4 cup) of sugar until stiff peaks form.","group":"Baking Sponge","title":"Beat the egg whites while gradually adding the remaining 50g of sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking Sponge"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Gently fold the flour mixture into the yolk mixture, then fold in the whipped egg whites until just combined.","group":"Baking Sponge","title":"Gently fold the flour mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Baking Sponge"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 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It is even better if made 24 hours ahead."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep refrigerated at all times due to the high dairy content.","reheatingNotes":"Serve chilled; do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Ftres_leches_c75ee65ad1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=11a2199f-9a31-4698-850f-830e8a75af9e","imageAlt":"Tres Leches Cake — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["latin american","dessert","cake","creamy","classic","sweet"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tres Leches Cake","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-03T23:59:08.541Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-03T23:59:08.541Z","related":[{"id":"agua_fresca_de_limon_2a14774356","slug":"agua-fresca-de-limon","title":"Agua Fresca de Limón","description":"A traditional, crisp, and refreshing Latin American lime drink that perfectly balances tangy citrus with a hint of sweetness. 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