5 from 69 votes
Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a moist yellow cake soaked generously with a rich mixture of heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. It is topped with a homemade whipped cream, producing a luscious, creamy dessert. The cake’s porous texture absorbs the milks for a tender crumb that is sweet and satisfying, ideal for special occasions or dessert after meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
16
slices
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
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.