Maple Walnut Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

For the streusel:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the tres leches mixture:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup condensed milk

Instructions:

Preheat and prepare the pan:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Mix the cake ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and maple syrup. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Prepare the streusel:

In a small bowl, combine walnuts, flour, sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assemble the cake:

Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish. Top with the walnut streusel, making sure to cover the entire surface.

Bake the cake:

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely in the pan.

Make the tres leches mixture:

Whisk together evaporated milk, heavy cream, and condensed milk.

Assemble the tres leches cake:

Poke holes all over the cooled cake using a skewer or fork. Pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the top of the cake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Serve:

Cut into squares and serve chilled, with additional maple syrup on the side if desired.