White Tres Leches Cake

White Tres Leches Cake
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    5 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    69

Indulge in the ethereal delight of White Tres Leches Cake, a symphony of moistness and creamy textures. This cake elevates the classic to new heights, promising a decadent experience with every heavenly bite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    65 g
  • Cholesterol
    119 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    413 mg
  • Sugar
    47 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Combine cake mix, flour, eggs, sugar, milk, canola oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and baking powder in a large bowl until thoroughly blended; pour into the prepared cake pans. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool cakes in pans about 10 minutes, then remove from pans. Place on wire racks to cool completely. (1 hour)

04

Step

Whisk evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, 6 tablespoons cream, the vanilla extract, and coconut extract in a bowl until smooth; refrigerate tres leches mixture. (5 minutes)

05

Step

Beat 2 cups cream and pudding mix together in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes; refrigerate mousse filling. (10 minutes)

06

Step

Level cake by lightly cutting off a thin layer of each cake top using a long serrated knife. Place cakes, leveled-sides up, on pieces of waxed paper. Poke holes all over cakes with a skewer. Slowly pour tres leches mixture over cakes, about 1/2 cup at a time, waiting until mixture has soaked in before adding more. Wrap cake layers in plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours. (30 minutes)

07

Step

Unwrap one cake layer; place onto a serving platter, leveled-side up. Top cake with mousse filling. Gently place second cake layer over filling, leveled-side down. Refrigerate leftovers. (10 minutes)

For an even more pronounced coconut flavor, consider adding shredded coconut to the mousse filling.
Ensure the cake layers are thoroughly chilled before assembling to prevent the mousse from melting.
Experiment with different extracts in the tres leches mixture, such as almond or rum, for a unique twist.
To prevent the bottom layer from becoming too soggy, consider lining the serving platter with a thin layer of buttercream or stabilized whipped cream before placing the first cake layer.

Callie Mertz

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Maximo Lebsack

    The coconut extract is a brilliant addition! It adds such a lovely depth of flavor.

  • Ana Johns

    This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness.

  • Izaiah Effertz

    The vanilla mousse is so light and airy! It's the perfect complement to the rich cake.

  • Royce Baumbach

    I was a bit intimidated by the soaking process, but the instructions were so clear, and it turned out perfectly!

  • Carley Lind

    My cake was a little too soggy. I think I poured too much of the milk mixture too quickly. Will definitely try again and be more patient.

  • Glennie Crona

    Amazing recipe, thank you for the detailed instructions!

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