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THE EASIEST TRES LECHES CAKE

THE EASIEST TRES LECHES CAKE

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Ingredients

  • 1 boxed butter cake mix prepared with 1 extra egg and melted butter in place of the oil
  • One 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • One12 oz. can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream divided
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Make cake batter according to the boxed mix package directions, with 2 exceptions: use 1 extra egg and replace the oil with melted butter.
  • Bake the cake according for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream. Pour the milk mixture over the cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool for at least 30 more minutes so the cake reaches room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • Whip together remaining heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Frost the cake with this whipped cream.
  • Serve and enjoy!