Things You'll Need:
- White or yellow cake mix
- Evaporated milk, 1 can
- Condensed milk, 1 can
- Heavy whipping cream, 1 pint
- Rum, about 1/2 cup or to taste (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Fruit (optional)
- Nuts
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Step 1
Bake the cake as directed.
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Step 2
To make the milk mixture, combine all three milks. You can also add rum if you'd like.
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Step 3
Once the cake has finished baking, allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.
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Step 4
Using a fork, poke holes throughout the cake.
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Step 5
Pour milk mixture over cake, as evenly as possible.
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Step 6
Place the cake in the refrigerator and let the cake soak in the milk mixture.
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Step 7
When you are ready to serve, top it with whipped cream. You can also add fruit and nuts as toppings.








Comments
pepper0617 said
on 2/13/2009 This is a wonderful cake. Worth trying.
vallain said
on 2/13/2009 I might be able to do this, since you've made it really simple. Tres leches cake is so wonderful.
melwetzel said
on 2/13/2009 Great recipe! I told my ESL students to bring a recipe for class, and I told them it couldn't be Tres Leches. Such a classic, easy recipe.
AuntieAndrea said
on 2/13/2009 Yum! I have to try this. I love dulce de leche ice cream..maybe I'll drizzle some caramel on the cake. *DROOL*
staysik said
on 2/13/2009 OH I love Tres Leches Cake, so does my mom!! Now I can make it for her birthday, thank you!