Mini Tres Leches

Instructions

1. Add ⅓ sugar to eggs and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside
2. In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat/whisk egg yolks and sugar. Beat until a pale yellow color
3. Add vanilla extract and beat for another 1-2 mins
4. Add ⅓ of All Purpose Flour and mix on low speed
5. And ½ evaporated milk and mix on low speed
6. Alternate between dry and wet ingredients until it’s all been added
7. Scrape bowl and add ½ egg white-sugar mixture
8. Gently fold in eggs whites until all of the egg whites have been added and folded in
9. Add cake batter to cake pan that’s been greased and lined with parchment/wax paper
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 35mins
11. Cake is ready when toothpick comes out clean
12. Once the cake is cooled, use circle cutters that are just a hair smaller than the mason jars that you’ll be using
13. Cut as many circles as you can setting aside all of the cake scraps. You can still soak those pieces for a delicious cake
14. Now place cake into mason jars and set aside
15. In a large mixing bowl, combine evaporated milk, half & half or cream, sweet condensed milk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined
16. Pour milk mixture over cakes being careful not to overfill
17. Place mason jars in fridge. Chill for 1 hour or more
18. Frost with a dollop of your favorite frosting and add a cherry