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cheater's tres leches cake

(6 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Jo Ransom
@whissy
Bonham, TX

I first had this cake at a restaurant in Houston several years ago and loved it. One day the cake sounded so good, so I looked online for a recipe. Baking from scratch is not my forte, so I decided to cheat. It turned out great. I've been making it ever since with the Duncan Hines box mix. I even put it in a charity auction, and it sold for $25. My friends and family love it, and it couldn't be easier.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This shortcut tres leches cake recipe is a delicious treat. Yellow cake is the base that soaks up the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream. The combination of milk creates a moist and decadent cake. Topped with a layer of Cool Whip, it adds a light and creamy finish to this indulgent dessert.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 10 -12
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheater's tres leches cake

  • 1 box
    Duncan Hines butter recipe yellow cake mix
  • 1 c
    water
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 1 can
    Eagle brand condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 can
    evaporated milk (12 oz)
  • 1 pt
    heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz
    Cool Whip

How To Make cheater's tres leches cake

  • Bake cake according to package directions in a 13x9 pan.
    1
    Bake cake according to package directions in a 13x9 pan.
  • In a medium bowl mix the three milks.
    2
    In a medium bowl mix the three milks until well blended.
  • While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the cake.
    3
    While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the cake about 3/4 in apart using the end of a wooden spoon.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake.
    4
    Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake and cool to room temperature.
  • Top with Cool Whip and refrigerate.
    5
    Top with Cool Whip and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Not a cake you want to eat warm. The longer it sits in the refrigerator the better.
  • Cheater's Tres Leches Cake ready to be sliced.
    6
    Quick and easy and oh so yummy! It's even better when condensed milk is doubled.
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