Easy Tres Leches Cake

Make this very light and fluffy easy tres leches cake that has a hint of cinnamon, soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with fresh whipped cream. This classic Mexican dessert is made foolproof with Duncan Hines® Classic Butter Golden Cake Mix.
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Easy Tres Leches Cake
Make this very light and fluffy easy tres leches cake that has a hint of cinnamon, soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with fresh whipped cream. This classic Mexican dessert is made foolproof with Duncan Hines® Classic Butter Golden Cake Mix.

June 22, 2026
URL: https://www.duncanhines.com/recipes/cakes/easy-tres-leches-cake-10055

  • Prep time 25 minutes
  • Total time 165 minutes
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • CAKE:

  • PAM® Baking Spray

  • 1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Classic Butter Golden Cake Mix

  • 4 eggs

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • TOPPING:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided

  • 1 can (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 can (12 oz each) evaporated milk

  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • additional cinnamon, for garnish, optional

  • fresh berries, for garnish, optional

Nutrition Information

481 calories, 53g carbs

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Nutrition Information

481 calories, 53g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with baking spray.

  • Step two

    Beat cake mix, eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, or until well mixed.

  • Step three

    Pour into pan and bake 20 to 23 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before using a skewer or chopstick to poke holes all over the top.

  • Step four

    TOPPING: Whisk together 1 cup heavy whipping cream, condensed milk and evaporated milk in a medium bowl. Pour mixture slowly and evenly over top of cake, taking care to fill holes. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Step five

    Just before serving, add remaining 1 cup whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and powdered sugar to a large bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over top of the set cake and cut into squares. Sprinkle tres leches cake with cinnamon and serve with fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Information

481 calories, 53g carbs

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Easy Tres Leches Cake

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 297 mg 30%
Carbohydrate 53 g 18%
Cholesterol 129 mg 43%
Total Fat 26 g 40%
Iron 1 mg 5%
Calories 481 kcal 24%
Sodium 352 mg 15%
Protein 10 g 20%
Saturated Fat 14 g 69%
Sugars 45 g 4%
Vitamin C 2 mg 3%

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