Bring a taste of Latin America to your holiday table this season with this Eggnog Tres Leches Cake recipe, a festive spin on the beloved traditional dessert. Originating from Mexico and popular across Latin America, Tres Leches is known for its irresistibly moist texture and rich, creamy flavor. This version swaps in seasonal eggnog, adding warm notes of nutmeg and cinnamon for a holiday twist.
Imagine a soft, fluffy cake soaked in a luxurious blend of eggnog with sweetened condensed milk and cream, infusing every bite with spiced goodness. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg, this dessert combines the warmth of eggnog with the richness of tres leches — the perfect holiday recipe to enjoy with family and friends. Best enjoyed chilled, this dessert is the ultimate way to impress guests at Christmas gatherings or cozy winter celebrations.
15min
Prep time
41min
Cook time
12
Servings
Best Holiday Eggnog Tres Leches Cake
Bring a taste of Latin America to your holiday table this season with this Eggnog Tres Leches Cake recipe, a festive spin on the beloved traditional dessert. Originating from Mexico and popular across Latin America, Tres Leches is known for its irresistibly moist texture and rich, creamy flavor. This version swaps in seasonal eggnog, adding warm notes of nutmeg and cinnamon for a holiday twist.
Imagine a soft, fluffy cake soaked in a luxurious blend of eggnog with sweetened condensed milk and cream, infusing every bite with spiced goodness. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg, this dessert combines the warmth of eggnog with the richness of tres leches — the perfect holiday recipe to enjoy with family and friends. Best enjoyed chilled, this dessert is the ultimate way to impress guests at Christmas gatherings or cozy winter celebrations.
Bring a taste of Latin America to your holiday table this season with this Eggnog Tres Leches Cake recipe, a festive spin on the beloved traditional dessert. Originating from Mexico and popular across Latin America, Tres Leches is known for its irresistibly moist texture and rich, creamy flavor. This version swaps in seasonal eggnog, adding warm notes of nutmeg and cinnamon for a holiday twist.
Imagine a soft, fluffy cake soaked in a luxurious blend of eggnog with sweetened condensed milk and cream, infusing every bite with spiced goodness. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg, this dessert combines the warmth of eggnog with the richness of tres leches — the perfect holiday recipe to enjoy with family and friends. Best enjoyed chilled, this dessert is the ultimate way to impress guests at Christmas gatherings or cozy winter celebrations.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour. Set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.
Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Fold in sour cream and 1/2 cup of eggnog and mix until just combined.
Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Bake until golden-brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Remove cake from oven and allow cake to cool completely in pan.
Meanwhile, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, remaining eggnog and remaining vanilla in a large bowl.
Once the cake is cooled, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cake surface. Working in batches, slowly pour milk mixture over cake, allowing it to soak in. Cover cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
For Topping:
Beat heavy cream, 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, vanilla and ½ teaspoon of nutmeg together until stiff peaks form, about 5-6 minutes. Spread whipped cream evenly over cake.
Combine cinnamon, remaining powdered sugar and remaining nutmeg in a small bowl. Lightly dust whipped cream with cinnamon mixture and garnish cake with cinnamon sticks.
