Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Milk Mixture:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp sugar
• Fresh fruit (such as strawberries or cherries), for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale and fluffy. Add milk and vanilla, then gently fold in the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into the batter.

3. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool.

4. Add the Milk Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork, then pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

5. Prepare the Topping: In a bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the soaked cake.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh fruit if desired and serve chilled.

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