cheater's tres leches cake

Name: Cheater's Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) Duncan Hines butter recipe yellow cake mix; 1 cup(s) water; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup(s) vegetable oil; 1 can(s) Eagle brand condensed milk (14 oz); 1 can(s) evaporated milk (12 oz); 1 pint(s) heavy whipping cream; 8 ounce(s) Cool Whip

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Jo Ransom

Bonham, TX

Updated on Apr 26, 2024

I first had this cake at a restaurant in Houston several years ago and loved it. One day the cake sounded so good, so I looked online for a recipe. Baking from scratch is not my forte, so I decided to cheat. It turned out great. I've been making it ever since with the Duncan Hines box mix. I even put it in a charity auction, and it sold for $25. My friends and family love it, and it couldn't be easier.

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A slice of Cheater's Tres Leches Cake on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This shortcut tres leches cake recipe is a delicious treat. Yellow cake is the base that soaks up the condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy whipping cream. The combination of milk creates a moist and decadent cake. Topped with a layer of Cool Whip, it adds a light and creamy finish to this indulgent dessert.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box Duncan Hines butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 can Eagle brand condensed milk (14 oz)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
1 pint heavy whipping cream
8 ounces Cool Whip

How To Make cheater's tres leches cake

Step 1

Bake cake according to package directions in a 13x9 pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix the three milks until well blended.
Step 3

While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the cake about 3/4 in apart using the end of a wooden spoon.
Step 4

Pour the milk mixture over the warm cake and cool to room temperature.
Step 5

Top with Cool Whip and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Not a cake you want to eat warm. The longer it sits in the refrigerator the better.
Step 6

Quick and easy and oh so yummy! It's even better when condensed milk is doubled.
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