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Tres Leche Cake

Want to enjoy a tres leches cake but short on time? This easy recipe uses a cake mix and only requires a few steps to create a light, refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake recipe, tres leche
Servings: 12 people
Author: Easy Budget Recipes

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • rubber scraper

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

FOR THE LECHE POUR:

  • 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup whole milk

FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

GARNISHES:

  • cinnamon to dust the top of the cake
  • Strawberries
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Instructions

MAKE THE CAKE:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
  • Coat a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

LECHE POUR:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk until they are well combined.

ASSEMBLE THE CAKE:

  • Use a knife to create slits all over the top of the cake.
  • Gently pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the slits as it coats the cake.

CHILL THE CAKE:

  • Place the cake in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours and up to twenty-four hours, allowing it to absorb the milk mixture.

FINISH THE CAKE:

  • Place your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Using a rubber scraper, evenly spread the whipped cream over the cake.

GARNISH:

  • Dust the top with cinnamon. Add sliced strawberries to the top of the cake. (Optional)

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1099IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 329mg | Iron: 1mg