Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and set aside.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat Egg Whites:
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Beat Egg Yolks and Sugar:
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until the yolks are pale yellow.
Add 1/3 cup milk and vanilla extract, and beat to combine.
Combine Mixtures:
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
Then, gradually fold in the dry ingredients, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare Milk Mixture:
While the cake is baking, whisk together the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a bowl.
Soak the Cake:
Once the cake is done and cooled slightly, pierce it all over with a fork.
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure to cover the whole surface.
Refrigerate:
Let the cake absorb the milk mixture for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Whipped Cream Topping:
Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 3 tablespoons of sugar until it forms stiff peaks.
Spread this over the chilled cake.Serving and Storage:
Serve the cake chilled.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.