Tres Leches Cake
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Tres Leches Cake
Description
This Tres Leches Cake begins with a yellow cake mix combined with eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, baked in a 9x13 inch pan until a toothpick comes out clean. After cooling slightly, the cake is punctured with a skewer or chopstick to create holes for the milk mixture to absorb. The milk soak is a blend of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream, which is poured slowly over the cake to infuse moisture and richness.
The cake is chilled for at least four hours or overnight to fully absorb the milk mixture, creating a soft, tender crumb throughout. Just before serving, whipped cream made from heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla is beaten to soft peaks and spread on top. Fresh berries can be added as a garnish for color and a contrasting fresh note.
This cake presents a luscious, creamy texture with the subtle spices and vanilla flavors complementing the soaked cake base. It works well for celebrations or as a refreshing dessert after meals.
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 3 large egg
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Combine cake mix, eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat with a hand mixer to combine until well incorporated. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream together. Whisk topping ingredients until combined.
- 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.
- Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 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.
- Serve with sliced strawberries (optional)
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% 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.
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