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
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CAKE:
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PAM® Baking Spray
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1 pkg (15.25 oz each) Duncan Hines® Classic Butter Golden Cake Mix
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4 eggs
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1 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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TOPPING:
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2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
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1 can (14 oz each) sweetened condensed milk
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1 can (12 oz each) evaporated milk
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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additional cinnamon, for garnish, optional
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fresh berries, for garnish, optional
Nutrition Information
481 calories, 53g carbs
Directions
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Step one
CAKE: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with baking spray.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.