RCI-BR.004.0531.001
Tres leches cake
Tres leches cake is a popular Latin American dessert using 3 types of milk. This simple recipe was found in a recipe book unfortunately the author is now unknown.
Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Total70 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- box of white cake mix preferably with pudding in the mix1 unit
- 1 can
- 1 can
- of heavy whipping cream or half and half1 cup
- container of cool whip1 unit
- optional liqueur can be added to tres leches mixture for extra or different flavoring1 unit
Method
1
Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
2
Prepare the white cake mix according to package directions, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
2 minutes
3
Bake the cake for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
30 minutes
4
Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes while still in the pan.
10 minutes
5
While the cake cools, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream in a bowl, whisking until fully blended; add optional liqueur if desired for extra flavor.
6
Using a fork or skewer, pierce the warm cake all over in several places to allow the milk mixture to absorb properly.
7
Pour the tres leches milk mixture evenly over the entire surface of the warm cake, allowing it to soak in completely.
8
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the cake is thoroughly chilled and the milk has fully absorbed.
9
Before serving, spread a layer of cool whip evenly over the top of the chilled cake using a spatula.
10
Slice and serve directly from the pan, ensuring each portion includes the soaked cake and whipped cream topping.