Something New- Simple Tres Leches Cake Recipe

in #food6 years ago

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Summer doesn't start for another few weeks but, for the last few days, the temperature outside has been saying otherwise. For me it's also a diet changing time. In addition to more time outside, there's more Barbecue and more grilling which means I'm going to need a cold dessert to cool down with afterward. This is the EASIEST Tres Leches Cake Recipe that I know how to make. It's a classic delicious Latino dessert and also my usual go-to crowd pleaser when going to get-togethers for the summer. Enjoy!

What you'll need:

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Betty Crocker Super Moist Vanilla Cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 Cup oil
  • 1 Cup milk
  • 1 Tsp vanilla
  • 1 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Spiced Rum (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Bake the boxed cake mix as directed on the box. The only change is that you should use milk instead of water.
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  2. Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, make holes in the cake with a fork or spoon. Don't worry about being too neat, the holes will get covered up later. :)
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  3. In a separate bowl mix the evaporated milk, the condensed milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla. After it's thoroughly mixed, pour it over the cake, cover and refrigerate until the cake is cold.
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  4. Whip 1 pint heavy whipping cream, optional Rum, and 1//2 Cup sugar until the cream forms stiff peaks. Frost the cake with it and chill in the refrigerator until served!
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This dessert is great with fresh summer berries plain or macerated in a little balsamic vinegar or wine. You can also switch it up in the fall by using Spiced cake mix with a sprinkle of candied ginger for a fall twist! Hope you guys enjoy this recipe. :) Let me know how your baking adventure goes in the comments!

~Bookleaf~

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