Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Tres Leches Cake, a moist and creamy dessert that will transport your taste buds to dessert paradise. This simplified recipe uses boxed cake mix for a quick preparation, combining three luscious types of milk for an unforgettable soak. Perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings, this cake is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, and whole milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half in a separate bowl.
- Poke holes in the warm cake with a skewer and pour the milk mixture over it.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the soaked cake and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg