Description
Tres Leches Cake made with a box cake mix is a decadent dessert that promises to elevate any occasion. This moist cake, soaked in a blend of three types of milk, offers an indulgent experience topped with fluffy whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or cozy nights at home, this recipe is simple enough to impress even novice bakers. Dive into this sweet treat that guarantees smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and whole milk; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake according to package instructions (25-30 minutes). Allow to cool completely.
- Poke holes throughout the cooled cake using a fork. In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and remaining whole milk. Slowly pour over the cake.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; spread over the soaked cake.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg