Easy Tres Leches Cake

Tammy
Sep 28
4 min read

Mexican Inspired Dessert

"Looking for a simple dessert that feels extra special? This Easy Tres Leches Cake is rich, creamy, and oh-so-delicious... and the best part? It starts with a box mix! Soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fluffy whipped topping, it’s the ultimate treat for any occasion (or no occasion at all 😉). Let’s whip up some sweet magic! 🎂✨"

Freshly baked easy tres leches cake topped with whipped cream and cinnamon and fresh berries.

🌟 Easy Tres Leches Cake (That Everyone Will Rave About!) 🍰💖

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s super simple to make but tastes like you’ve spent all day in the kitchen you’ve just found it! Meet your new favorite crowd-pleaser: Easy Tres Leches Cake!

It’s soft, sweet, creamy, and literally soaks up all the goodness just like a sponge full of love. 💫 Whether you’re making it for a party, potluck, or just because you deserve something sweet (you totally do! ✨), this recipe never disappoints.

🍰 What is Tres Leches Cake?

In Spanish, tres leches means “three milks,” and this dreamy dessert gets its name from the three kinds of milk it’s soaked in: sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk (plus a splash of vanilla, just for fun!). The result? A perfectly moist, melt-in-your-mouth cake that’s rich without being too heavy.

💡 CWT Pro Tips:

Make it the night before! This cake is even better after chilling overnight.
Want to spice it up? Add a dash of cinnamon to the milk mixture or top with fresh fruit like strawberries or mango! 🍓🥭
Serve cold for the ultimate refreshing bite on a warm day.

🎉 Final Thoughts

This Easy Tres Leches Cake is the kind of dessert that gets devoured fast. It’s soft, creamy, perfectly sweet, and just plain fun. Whether you’re a baking newbie or a kitchen queen, you’re going to love how easy this recipe is and how quickly it disappears at your next get together. 💕

Let me know if you try it and don’t forget to tag me in your cake pics! 📸🍰 @CraftWithTammy & #TresLechesMagic

Happy baking, sweet fans! 🥄✨

Easy Tres Leches Cake

Servings – 12 Prep Time – 10 Minutes Chill Time: 3 Hours

Cook Time – 35-40 Minutes

Ingredients:

15-ounce box white cake mix
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
12-ounce can evaporated milk
1/4 cup whole milk or cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
15-ounce container whipped topping
1/2 cup sprinkles, optional
1/2 cup sliced almonds, optional
12-ounce jar maraschino cherries, drained and dried

Optional toppings:

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract in place of the vanilla
1/2 cup colored sprinkles or chocolate jimmies
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Fresh sliced berries
Pineapple slices and maraschino cherries, drained and dried
Canned sliced peaches, drained and dried

Directions:

Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Spray a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with nonstick baking spray.

Mix and bake the cake as directed on the box. Once it’s golden and baked through, let it cool completely. (Try to resist digging in... I believe in you 😅)

Once the cake is cool, take a toothpick or a skewer and poke holes all over the top. This is where all the milky magic will soak in! 🪄

🥛✨In a pitcher or mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk or cream, cinnamon and vanilla.

Pour the mixture sloooowly over the cake, letting it soak into every delicious poked hole.

Let the cake sit for about 20–30 minutes or over night so it can fully absorb all the creamy goodness.

Spread the whipped topping all over the cake like a fluffy cloud ☁️.

Add desired toppings such as sprinkles and cherries on top for a pop of color and fun! 🎊🍒

Notes:

Make it the night before! This cake is even better after chilling overnight.
Want to spice it up? Add a dash of cinnamon to the milk mixture or top with fresh fruit like strawberries or mango! 🍓🥭
Serve cold for the ultimate refreshing bite on a warm day.

Nutrition:

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