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How to Make a Fast Tres Leches (Three Milks Cake)

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By Foxility
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Tres Leches is a traditional Latin dessert. It is a regular white cake but with 3 different types of milks for added sweetness. I have lowered the steps to making it so it will be faster but still good. Try it!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • I box white cake mix
  • 1 14-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 can coconut milk(optional)
  • Kahlua (optional)
  1. Step 1

    Make the white cake mix as directed on box. Let cool a bit and you can either poke holes all over cake with toothpick or cut the top and sides of the cake to let the cream topping soak into the cake.

  2. Step 2

    For the cream topping: In a blender, combine a can of evaporated milk, a can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup of heavy cream, and if you like coconut add a few splashes of coconut milk and blend on high speed. Don't be afraid to taste the cream topping so you can adjust it to your liking.

  3. Step 3

    While the cake is still warm, pour the cream mixture over it. I like to add a few splashed of Kahlua to cut on some of the sweetness but it's not necessary. Let the cake cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  4. Step 4

    This is an optional step. Add a thin layer of whipped cream on top with your favorite fruits like strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi ...etc.

Tips & Warnings
  • Instead of whipped cream, add your favorite icing.

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sullysee said

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on 9/8/2009 So glad to have this recipe now for tres leches, this is the best dessert!. 5*, rec.

prism said

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on 2/12/2009 I've never had this cake but it sounds incredibly delicious. I will have to try it soon. Thanks for sharing!

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on 2/9/2009 I have purchased these cakes at the Hispanic Markets. Always wondered how they were made. Thanks for sharing the recipe@

txwahm said

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on 1/10/2009 Kahlua!? Love it! 5*

LEJockimo said

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on 1/9/2009 I LOVE this cake - can't wait to try making it the easy way, thanks!

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