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Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake

Delicious Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake Mix in Under 50 Minutes

This Tres Leches Cake with Box Cake is a delightful dessert that combines moistness with convenience, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
Milk Mixture
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Oven
  • Cake pan
  • Fork

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, vegetable oil, and water.
  2. Bake the cake in a preheated oven for the time specified on the box, then allow it to cool completely.
Milk Soaking
  1. Poke holes all over the cooled cake using a fork.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
  3. Pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure it is evenly soaked.
Topping and Serving
  1. In another bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.
  3. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, customize the milk mixture with almond or coconut extract and consider folding in fresh fruit or nuts for a delightful twist.

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