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Easy Tres Leches Cake With Cake Mix

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This cake combines a soft, moist texture with a rich mixture of three types of milk, offering a delicious experience that’s quick and simple to make.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
  • Fresh strawberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 13×9 inch pan with non-stick spray.
  • Mix yellow cake mix, eggs, 1 cup whole milk, melted butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  • In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and ⅓ cup whole milk until combined.
  • Once cooled, create slits in the cake and pour the milk mixture over it.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Make whipped cream by mixing chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream over the chilled cake and garnish with cinnamon and strawberries.

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Notes

Ensure the cake cools completely before soaking for best results.
Flavored extracts like almond or coconut can enhance the flavor.
For quick prep, make the leche mixture ahead and refrigerate.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 90