Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 box (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Once cake is done, poke holes all over the top with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the hot cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pecans and whipped cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving, without whipped cream and pecans)
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g (7g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g (25g sugar)
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender
- Rich and flavorful
- Spicy and sweet
- Perfect for a special occasion
User Comments:
- "Amazing! This is the best Tres Leches cake I've ever had."
- "I love the Mexican twist with the cinnamon and cloves."
- "It's so delicious, I didn't want to share it!"
- "The pecans add a nice crunch and flavor."
- "I can't wait to make this again for my family."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to poke plenty of holes in the cake so that the milk mixture can soak in properly.
- Let the cake cool completely before poking holes to prevent it from crumbling.
- If you don't have time to refrigerate the cake overnight, you can let it chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- You can use any type of cake mix you like, but a yellow cake mix will give you the most traditional Tres Leches flavor.
