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Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake

Delicious Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake Mix: Easy Recipe

This Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake delivers creamy, moist perfection with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix Use your favorite brand
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Fork
  • whisk
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the instructions on the box, adding eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
  2. Bake the cake as directed and allow it to cool.
  3. In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
  4. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  5. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  7. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.
  8. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize with flavored extracts or fresh fruits for an added twist.

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