Tres Leches Cake

This Tres Leches Cake is a classic dessert made easier with a cake mix shortcut! This cake is rich and creamy, yet incredibly light, and topped with the fluffiest whipped topping.

Prep Time1 hr

Cook Time30 mins

Soak/Chill Time2 hrs

Total Time3 hrs 30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Latin American, Mexican

Keyword: box cake, box cake mix, cool whip frosting, milk cake, three milk cake, three milks, tres leches, vanilla cake

Servings: pieces

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Ingredients

Cake

1 recipe How to Make Box Cake Better using vanilla cake mix and vanilla pudding mix

Milk Mixture

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup whole milk

Whipped Topping

1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1 (8 oz) tub cool whip thawed in the fridge according to package directions

Garnishes

Ground cinnamon
Sliced strawberries optional

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Instructions

Cake

Make and bake 1 recipe for How to Make Box Cake Better using vanilla cake mix and vanilla pudding mix.
Cool completely, then use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.

Milk Mixture

Place sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup whole milk into a bowl, whisk until smooth, then pour evenly over the cooled cake.
Place in the fridge to soak for 1 hour.

Whipped Topping

Place pudding mix, powdered sugar, salt, and 1 cup whole milk into a large bowl, then use a hand mixer to beat together for 2 minutes.
Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the thawed cool whip.
Spread evenly over the chilled cake, then place back in the fridge for at least 1 hour, but preferably overnight.
Dust with cinnamon, slice, serve with optional strawberries, and enjoy!
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