Tres leches means "three milks," and refers to the 3 different kinds of milk the cake is soaked in. Tres leches cake is very popular in Latin America, especially in Mexico and Nicaragua. Make one yourself for your next special occasion following these easy steps.
Instructions
1. Grease and flour a 13 by 9-inch cake pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine the cake mix, flour, 1 cup sugar, eggs, oil, 1 tsp. vanilla, baking powder and whole milk into a bowl. Blend on medium speed for 1 minute, scrape the bowl and blend on high speed for an additional minute.
3. Bake the cake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a butter knife inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
4. Cool the cake completely and turn out onto a large platter with raised sides. Poke the cake all over with the fork.
5. Mix together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and half and half. Gently pour over the cake until it will not absorb any more liquid. You may be left with a third of the liquid mixture, but that is okay.
6. Allow the cake to chill at least 4 hours in a refrigerator. Overnight is better if possible.
7. Beat the whipping cream with the sugar and remaining teaspoon of vanilla until it forms peaks. Frost the cake and serve.
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