Made with three kinds of milk and stacked into four delectable layers, dulce de tres leches cake is a soft and spongy masterpiece. It has an incredible caramel flavor that pairs well with the different types of milk and it’s often topped with whipped cream. It’s popular throughout Latin America, but its origins are likely from Nicaragua.

Ingredients:

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • One 12-ounce can whole evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup light rum
  • Dulce de leche