1
can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1
cup whole milk or evaporated milk
1/2
cup heavy whipping cream
1
tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting
Instructions
Step
1
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
Step
2
In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
Step
3
Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake to cooling rack; let stand 5 minutes. Poke holes using fork every 1/2 inch over top of cake. If necessary, wipe fork tines occasionally with paper towel to reduce sticking.
Step
4
In large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream, until blended. Carefully pour evenly over top of cake, working back and forth to fill holes. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Drop frosting by spoonfuls over top of cake; spread evenly. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
When frosting this moist cake, spread in just one direction using long strokes. Using a back-and-forth motion often causes the top layer of cake to come off, leaving crumbs in the frosting.
Tres leches—or “three milks” in Spanish—is just a very moist cake enriched with two forms of concentrated milk and rich cream. The full dairy and vanilla flavors are a favorite in the southern U.S.
Try serving this Tres Leches Cake topped with a fresh berry or tropical fruit compote.
Now that you've mastered an easy Tres Leches Cake recipe, try this recipe for Banana Tres Leches Dessert. The additions of coconut milk and banana slices on top give it a more tropical flair.
If you love trying out Mexican-inspired desserts, check out this recipe for Mexican Chocolate Cake. The hint of cinnamon adds a welcome spice to the rich chocolate flavors.
