This is the easy way of making a tres leches cake...I grew up hating it but after having a random craving for it and trying this recipe, I am in love like never before! The only thing that I changed was using white cake mix and sprinkling cinnamon and a cherry on top. Can't wait to make it again for company!
This recipe is not a keeper as written. The flavor is good but its too dry, too sweet, very greasy, and the texture is about like Elmer's glue. The good news is that you can have a 4.5 star Tres Leches cake with a few simple changes. For the cake you'll need to use 5 eggs instead of 3 and adjust the water accordingly. Depending on the size of your eggs this means you'll use 1/3 to 1/2 cup of water instead of 1 cup. Using more eggs gives the cake a much better texture. For the syrup get rid of the 1 cup half and half and use 2 cups regular milk instead. This gives you more syrup that's not as sweet and greasy.
Since this recipe uses a cake mix (with very delicate cake flour) there's probably no way to get the texture up to a 5-star rating. By adding more eggs its pretty good though. This modified recipe is quick and easy so it will have a place in my collection.
This recipe is perfect. I wouldn't change anything about it. I used the Betty Crocker Golden Vanilla Cake Mix and it turned out really good. The cake is delicious and so moist. Husband didn't want any kind of fruit on top so I just spread some homemade whipped cream on top and it is fabulous. The tres leches cake is now officially my favorite cake!
I made this for my boyfriend's birthday. I added coconut extract on the milk syrup. It turned out delicious and so yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
Never liked Tres Leches cake before when I ordered it at a restaurant or bakery but this one is oh-so-special. It is a glorious site to watch all that creamy milk soak into the cake and it's an absolute must to let it sit overnight. I whipped fresh heavy cream to "frost" it and have garnished it with different toppings such as a sprinkle of cinnamon, fresh strawberries and blueberries, toasted coconut. The possibilities are endless. It is my go-to dessert when asked to bring something to a gathering. It's a sinful piece of heaven!
This was fabulous!!! Everyone loved it
I got so many compliments on this cake. It would have been even better with "real" whipped cream but after the "tres leches" I couldn't bring myself to do more than whipped topping. I did use a white cake mix. I really questioned the amount of liquid I was pouring on the cake but after sitting overnight it had absorbed all of it. Yummy!
Just made this for the first time no complaints here. It was great. Thanks again for another great one Chef John and thanks to your mother as well!
Easiest best recipe for Tres Leches. Made it for my family and garnished with fresh raspberries. Of all the recipes on Christmas Day this one was the hit. My family loved it.
