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Pastel de Tres Leches
Tres Leche Cake
Tres Leche Cuppie Cakes

Pastel de Tres Leches, also known as Tres Leche Cake or Three Milk Cake, is a delicious cake whose origin is attributed to Mexico dating back to the 19th century. The recipe evolved during World War II to include canned condensed milk.

Our easy kid-friendly Tres Leche Cake recipe uses instant cake mix! You can also make fun Tres Leche Cupcakes based on the recipe below.

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow or white cake mix (with pudding if available)

for absorbed topping:

• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

For frosting / finishing:

• 1 tub whipped topping (Cool Whip) or freshly whipped cream
• optional additional toppings:
  shaved coconut, chopped macadamia nuts, cherries, and/or pineapple
  

Preparation

1. bake your cake (or cupcakes) as directed on the box, allow to cool
2. poke holes all over the cake (or the top of your cupcakes) with a fork - this is fun for the kids!
3. while they are poking, mix your tres leches (three milks) and vanilla together
4. pour mixture all over cake (or atop each cupcake), place in refrigerator for about an hour to allow to absorb the mixture
5. frost your tres leche cake (or cupcakes) with whipped topping
6. optional - sprinkle with coconut shavings, and add macadamia nuts, cherries and/or pineapple!
   

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