How to Make Tres Leches Cake

How to Make Tres Leches Cake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    235

Indulge in the lusciousness of Tres Leches Cake, a symphony of textures and flavors. A light, airy cake soaked in a trio of milks, crowned with a cloud of whipped cream. Prepare for a dessert experience that's both comforting and utterly irresistible.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    104 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    469 mg
  • Sugar
    32 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 10x15-inch baking dish with shortening. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, beat together cake mix, cold water, eggs, oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top, shake the dish, and tap lightly on the counter 2 or 3 times to eliminate air bubbles. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Let cake cool in the dish for at least 30 minutes. Poke holes all over cake with a bamboo skewer or the handle of a wooden spoon. (52 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half until well combined; slowly pour milk mixture all over the top of cake and allow to soak in. (5 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Wrap cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to overnight. (3 hours)

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07 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, beat together cream, sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer until fluffy; spoon over cake slices to serve. (5 minutes)

For an extra touch of elegance, consider garnishing with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
The cake can be prepared a day in advance, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute whole milk for the half-and-half.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 78 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Alysa Dietrich

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy to follow, and the cake is always a hit.

  • Ashleigh Schneider

    The best Tres Leches recipe I've ever tried!

  • Muriel Weimann

    I've made this cake several times, and it's always perfect. The tips are really helpful.

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