How do I add a twist to tres leches cake?

Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure with our creative spin on Tres Leches Cake. Elevate this classic dessert to new heights!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I add a twist to Tres Leches Cake. Items include: Cake Mix Vanilla Extract Lemon Zest Fresh Fruit Sweetened Condensed Milk Evaporated Milk Whole Milk Liqueur (optional) Heavy Cream Powdered Sugar Caramel Sauce Crushed Nuts Chocolate Shavings

Cake Mix 1 box
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
Lemon Zest 1 tbsp
Fresh Fruit 1 cup
Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 can
Evaporated Milk 1 can
Whole Milk 1 cup
Liqueur (optional) a splash
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Powdered Sugar 2 tbsp
Caramel Sauce as desired
Crushed Nuts as desired
Chocolate Shavings as desired

Take note
Be warned: once you add this twist to your Tres Leches Cake, you may never want to go back to the traditional version. It's that good! Just be prepared for requests for second and third helpings.

1

Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray, ensuring every nook and cranny is coated.

2

Jazz up the Cake Mix

In a large bowl, combine your favorite cake mix with an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract and a tablespoon of freshly grated lemon zest. These extra ingredients will add dimension and a burst of freshness to your cake.

3

Get Fruity

Slice up some fresh strawberries, peaches, or your favorite seasonal fruit. Arrange them in a single layer on top of the cake batter in the baking dish.

4

Bake and Poke

Pop the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once it's done, let the cake cool in the dish for a few minutes.

5

Create the Leches

In a bowl, whisk together one can of sweetened condensed milk, one can of evaporated milk, and one cup of whole milk. For an extra twist, you can add a splash of your favorite liqueur, like Kahlua or Amaretto.

6

Liberally Pour

Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the top of the warm cake. Slowly and generously pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and soak up all that deliciousness.

7

Chill Out

Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can resist the temptation. This gives the cake ample time to absorb all the flavors and become beautifully moist.

8

Whip it Good

Just before serving, prepare a batch of whipped cream by whisking together one cup of heavy cream, two tablespoons of powdered sugar, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Spread this fluffy goodness over the chilled cake.

9

Garnish and Enjoy

Now the fun part! Get creative with your toppings. Sprinkle some crushed nuts, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of caramel sauce over the whipped cream. Slice it up, serve it to your eager guests, and get ready to bask in their adoration.