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Tres Leches Cake

Tres leches cake is a deliciously sweet cake that is soaked in milk syrup and topped with whipped cream.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping:
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounces
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped Cream:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (Optional):
  • berries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine cake mix, eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat with a hand mixer to combine until well incorporated. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream together. Whisk topping ingredients until combined.
  6. Use a chopstick or skewer, and generously poke holes in top of the warm cake. Pour milk mixture slowly over cake, and let the mixture absorb and fill the holes.
  7. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Just before serving, add cream, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla, and beat until it begins to thicken. Continue to beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake.
  9. Serve with sliced strawberries (optional)

Nutrition Information

Calories 338 (17%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 448mg (19%) Potassium 213mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Vitamin C 6.6mg (7%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Calories 338 17%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Potassium 213mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 750IU 15%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 7%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.