Tres Leches Cake

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Ingredients

2	large eggs, separated
3/4 cup	granulated sugar
1 cup	all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon	baking powder
1/4 cup	whole milk
1/2 teaspoon	vanilla extract
1/2 cup	sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup	evaporated milk
1/4 cup	heavy cream
1/2 cup	heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon	powdered sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small baking dish.
2. 2 In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy.
3. 3 Stir in the milk and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
4. 4 Gently fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined.
5. 5 In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
6. 6 Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar to the egg whites, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. 7 Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture until no streaks remain.
8. 8 Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
9. 9 Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. 10 Allow the cake to cool slightly, then pierce the surface with a fork all over.
11. 11 In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
12. 12 Pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it is evenly soaked.
13. 13 Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow it to absorb the milk mixture.
14. 14 Before serving, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
15. 15 Spread the whipped cream over the cake and serve chilled.