5 from 66 votes
Tres Leches Cake
Tres Leches Cake is a moist yellow cake soaked in a mixture of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. The cake is baked, then pierced to absorb the milk mixture, resulting in a tender, rich texture. It is topped with whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, garnished optionally with fresh berries. This dessert offers a creamy, sweet finish with a light cinnamon hint in the cake batter.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 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 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)
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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
(5%)
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: 12 servings
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.