Easy Tres Leches Sheet Cake

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 13
Easy Tres Leches Sheet Cake recipe for a sweet and indulgent dessert
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

2h 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix ( Supermoist ) or ( 18 ounce ) box white cake mix ( Supermoist )
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 container whipped fluffy white frosting

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
317
Sugar
32g
Fat
15g
Tres Leches Sheet Cake is a popular dessert in Latin America, especially in Mexico and Nicaragua. It's a sponge cake that's soaked in three types of milk - sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream. This particular recipe is easy to make since it uses a cake mix as the base. It's a sweet and indulgent dessert that's perfect for celebrations or when you're in need of a sweet treat. The whipped fluffy white frosting adds a creamy and light touch to the dense and moist cake.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, vanilla, and eggs.
3.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4.Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before poking holes all over the surface with a fork.
5.In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and heavy cream.
6.Pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure to evenly distribute it.
7.Cover the cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8.Before serving, spread the whipped fluffy white frosting over the top of the cake.

PROS

This Tres Leches Sheet Cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.

It’s a crowd-pleaser dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s also not ideal for people who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake isn’t particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients from the milk like calcium, vitamin D, and protein.
However, it’s important to remember that this is a dessert and should be enjoyed in moderation.

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