Tres Leches Cake
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Tres Leches Cake
Description
This Tres Leches Cake starts with a yellow cake mix baked in a 9x13 pan, which after baking is pierced all over with a fork to allow an even soak of the three-milk mixture: heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. This mixture seeps into the cake, creating its signature moist and tender texture.
Once soaked, the cake is chilled to set the milk base, and then topped with a whipped cream made by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. The whipped topping adds lightness and a slight sweetness that complements the richness of the cake.
The cake is served chilled and sliced, with the whipped cream spread evenly on top. Keeping it refrigerated preserves the softness and moistness, and it’s best enjoyed within a few days of preparation to retain its texture and freshness.
Ingredients
For cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients to make cake, moist
For milk mixture:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
For whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Notes
- Use a yellow cake mix for the base and follow package instructions for moisture level.
- After baking, poke holes in the cake to allow the milk mixture to soak fully.
- Refrigerate the cake after pouring the milk mixture to let it absorb evenly.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla in a chilled bowl for best results when topping.
- Keep the finished cake refrigerated and serve chilled, ideally within a few days for freshness.
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Overall Rating
5
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