Our Easy Tres Leches Cake made with a cake mix is as delicious as it is quick to throw together. Nothing better than a three milk cake topped with a strawberry.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combined your cake mix, eggs, milk, softened butter and vanilla and beat on low until well combined.
Transfer your batter into your greased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick near the center comes out clean. Allow cake to cool for 25 minutes. Use a fork to poke holes all over the top of your cake.
While cake is cooling, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half and half. Pour your three milk mixture evenly over the cake allowing holes to fill with milk. Cover your cake and refrigerate for four hours or overnight.
Prepare your whipped cream and spread over cake before serving. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or fresh strawberries if desired.
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Pro Tips:
If you are running short on time you can substitute cool whip in place of whipped cream. Freshly whipped cream definitely takes the cake to the next level, though.
You may substitute heavy whipping cream or whole milk in place of the half and half. Either will change the taste and consistency of the cake slightly, but I have used both in a pinch and the cake is still delicious.
Tres Leches Cake can be prepared a day or two in advance.