Shortcut Tres Leches Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Shortcut Tres Leches Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 20 servings.
My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss version that’s rich and tender. —Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Ingredients
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1 package butter recipe golden cake or yellow cake mix (regular size)
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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2/3 cup 2% milk
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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TOPPING:
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1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
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1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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WHIPPED CREAM:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Assorted fresh fruit, optional
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan.
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2.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, softened butter and vanilla; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes.
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3.
In a 4-cup measuring cup, whisk topping ingredients until blended. Using a skewer, generously poke holes in top of warm cake. Pour milk mixture slowly over cake, filling holes. Cool 30 minutes longer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.
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4.
In a bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cake. If desired, top with fresh fruit just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 343 calories, 20g fat (12g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
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