Mexican - Traditional Tres Leches Cake

Cake

• 6 egg, separated
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Milk sauce

• 1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (225 g) can crema, media (Light Cream)

Frosting

• 2 egg white
• 1 dash salt
• 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg whites until peaks form. Add sugar gradually. Add yolks; beat 3 minutes. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture alternately with milk.

2. 2

   Pour into well greased 9 X 13-inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes. Pour sauce ingredients into blender; blend.

3. 3

   Punch holes in cake with toothpick while yet warm; pour sauce over cake. Allow cake to cool in refrigerator before frosting.

4. 4

   To make frosting: mix all ingredients in the top of double boiler. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes while beating constantly.

5. 5

   Frost cake. Keep refrigerated.