Turkish Tres Leches Cake (Trileçe)

Name: Turkish Tres Leches Cake (Trileçe)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 eggs, room temperature; 1/2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar; 150g granulated sugar (divided: 50g + 100g); 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 4 tbsp whole milk, room temperature; 124g all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 600ml whole milk; 120ml condensed milk; 120ml heavy cream; 360ml heavy cream; 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar; 1 cup sugar (200g); 1/3 cup water (78ml); 2 tbsp. butter, room temp. (30g); 3/4 cup heavy cream, room temp. (~180ml); 1 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

Turkish Tres Leches Cake, traditionally known as Trileçe (with the Turkish “ç”), is a light and airy sponge cake soaked in a rich three-milk mixture, then topped with fluffy whipped cream and a silky caramel layer. It’s soft, delicately sweet, and beautifully balanced — a dessert that’s both elegant and comforting, perfect for gatherings, Ramadan tables, or any special occasion.

Updated at: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:59:33 GMT