Decadent Mocha Tres Leches Cake Easy and Irresistible

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tbsp espresso or coffee (brewed)
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 0.75 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0 none Chocolate shavings and cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and instant espresso powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined, ensuring not to overmix.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan.
7. In a mixing bowl, combine whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and brewed espresso. Whisk until well blended.
8. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
9. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Add vanilla extract and continue to whip until it reaches stiff peaks.
10. Once the cake is fully soaked, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top.
11. Sprinkle cocoa powder and chocolate shavings on top of the whipped cream for decoration.