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Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake

Easy Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake Mix for a Decadent Dessert

Delicious Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake is an easy and creamy dessert that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Milk Mixture
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 oz
  • 1 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • fresh fruit or cinnamon for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions using water, eggs, and vegetable oil.
  2. Bake the cake as directed, then allow it to cool slightly.
Milk Soaking
  1. In a bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
  2. Poke holes in the cooled cake with a fork and pour the milk mixture over the cake.
  3. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to soak up the milk mixture.
Topping and Serving
  1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake before serving.
  3. Garnish with fresh fruit or cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18g

Notes

This cake is rich and best served cold. Customize with your favorite flavor variations.

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