Trileçe (Albanian Milk Cake)

Name: Trileçe (Albanian Milk Cake)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 290 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Albanian
Ingredients: 300 g Sugar, divided; 6 Eggs; 200 ml Condensed Milk; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tsp Vanilla; 200 ml Evaporated Milk, or double cream; 150 g Plain Flour; 80 ml Water, for caramel; 400 ml Milk

A reliable dessert recipe for Trileçe (Albanian Milk Cake), with practical timings, clear steps, and balanced flavour that works for everyday home cooking.

290 mins Serves 12Oven

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Method

25 mins prep25 mins cook290 mins total

Beat eggs and sugar until very pale and doubled in volume.
Fold in flour and vanilla, then bake at 170°C for about 25 minutes.
Mix milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk and salt.
Poke holes in warm sponge and slowly pour over milk mixture.
Chill 3–4 hours.
Make caramel with sugar and water; spread thinly on top and chill before slicing.

About this recipe

Trileçe is a beloved Balkan-style milk cake with Albanian roots: airy sponge, rich milk soak, and a glossy caramel top.

The texture is light yet indulgent, making it ideal for celebrations or make-ahead desserts. Chill well before slicing for clean, neat portions.