Delicious White Tres Leches Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious White Tres Leches Cake.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 325°F (165°C). This is the perfect temperature for baking a cake that’s both fluffy and moist. Next, grab two 9-inch round cake pans and give them a good spray with cooking spray that has flour in it. This will help your cakes slide right out when they’re done!

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, canola oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, baking powder, and milk. Mix everything together until it’s well combined and smooth. You’ll want to pour this delightful batter evenly into your prepared cake pans.

3. Step 3

   Pop the pans into your preheated oven and let them bake for about 40 to 50 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when they’re lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

4. Step 4

   While the cakes are cooling, it’s time to prepare the tres leches mixture. In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, 6 tablespoons of heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and the coconut extract until everything is smooth and well blended. Pop this mixture in the fridge to chill while you finish the cakes.

5. Step 5

   Now, let’s make the mousse filling! In a separate mixing bowl, beat the 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with the instant vanilla pudding mix using an electric mixer. Keep mixing until soft peaks form, which should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Once done, refrigerate this luscious mousse until you’re ready to assemble the cake.

6. Step 6

   Once your cakes are completely cool, take a long serrated knife and gently slice off a thin layer from the top of each cake to level them out. Place the leveled cakes on pieces of waxed paper. Using a skewer, poke holes all over the tops of the cakes. This step is crucial as it allows the tres leches mixture to soak in beautifully! Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cakes, about 1/2 cup at a time, allowing it to soak in before adding more. Wrap the cake layers in plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 4 hours, or overnight if you can wait!

7. Step 7

   When you’re ready to serve, unwrap one of the cake layers and place it on a serving platter with the leveled side facing up. Spread the mousse filling generously over the top, then gently place the second cake layer on top with the leveled side facing down. This creates a beautiful layered effect!

8. Step 8

   And there you have it! Your delicious white tres leches cake is ready to be enjoyed. Slice it up and serve it chilled for the best experience. Don’t forget to refrigerate any leftovers, but let’s be honest, there probably won’t be any!