Best 8 Dos Leches Cake Recipes

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**Introducing the Heavenly Dos Leches Cake: A Culinary Symphony of Sweetness and Texture**

Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures that is the Dos Leches Cake, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated taste buds across generations. This beloved cake boasts a moist and tender sponge cake base, lovingly soaked in a velvety blend of two milks – evaporated milk and condensed milk – creating a symphony of rich, creamy sweetness. Its crowning glory is a delicate meringue frosting, adding a fluffy and ethereal touch to this delightful dessert. Explore a collection of carefully curated recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic cake, ranging from the traditional to the modern, each offering a unique twist on this treasured treat. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating this irresistible masterpiece, sure to leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TRES LECHES CAKE



Tres Leches Cake image

A classic and easy Tres Leches Cake goes far beyond your average cake recipe. Moist, flavorful and deeply rich, our Tres Leches Cake with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix makes it simple to impress. Sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream are the traditional "three milks" in our Tres Leches Cake ingredients. Mix and pour into "poke" holes in the cake to create the iconic flavor. Tap into your inner Betty with a cake that goes from mix to masterpiece.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Let stand 5 minutes. Poke top of hot cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking.
  • In large bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, whole milk and whipping cream. Carefully pour evenly over top of cake. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour or until mixture is absorbed into cake. Frost with frosting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

TRES LECHES CAKE



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The BEST authentic Tres Leches Cake. An ultra light cake soaked in a sweet milk mixture and topped with fresh whipped cream and cinnamon. This simple Mexican dessert is one of our favorites!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs (, separated)
1 cup granulated sugar (, divided)
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounce can evaporated milk
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup whole milk
1 pint heavy whipping cream
3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
ground cinnamon (, for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the eggs into two other mixing bowls.
  • Add 3/4 cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add 1/3 cup milk and vanilla and stir to combine. Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined (don't over-mix).
  • Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites on high speed. As the begin to whip into stiff peaks, gradually mix in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Fold the stiffly beaten egg whites into the batter gently, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl, until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow cake to cool completely.
  • Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl. Once the cake has cooled use a fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  • Slowly pour the milk mixture over the the top of the cake, making sure to pour near the edges and all around. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour or overnight, to allow it to soak up the milk.
  • In the meantime, whip the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks. Smooth over the top of the cake. Sprinkle cinnamon on top. Serve with fresh sliced strawberries, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TRES LECHES (MILK CAKE)



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This cake is made with three layers: Cake, filling, and topping. There are 4 types of milk in the filling and topping (whole milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream). This is an excellent cake for milk lovers!

Provided by Stephanie Watts

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
5 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole milk
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour and baking powder together and set aside.
  • Cream butter or margarine and the 1 cup sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 2 tablespoons at a time; mix until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Pierce cake several times with a fork.
  • Combine the whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk together. Pour over the top of the cooled cake.
  • Whip whipping cream, the remaining 1 cup of the sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla together until thick. Spread over the top of cake. Be sure and keep cake refrigerated, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 86.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

TRES LECHES CAKE



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Tres leches, which means "three milks" in Spanish, refers to the whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk that make up a creamy soaking sauce for the baked cake. Over time, it saturates the cake, making it soft and luscious. While a thick garnish of softly whipped cream may seem excessive, it actually tempers the sweetness of the whole confection. Serve with some berries or sliced fruit to complete the presentation.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter for the pan
2 1/4 cups/285 grams all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/225 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 cup whole milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch pan lightly, leaving a 1/4-inch border that remains ungreased. Do not butter the sides of the pan; you want the cake to "climb" up the sides of the pan as it bakes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup/100 grams of the sugar until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Beat in 1/2 cup of the milk, lower the speed and then mix in the flour mixture just until combined.
  • In another large bowl, with clean beaters, whip the egg whites until foamy and the yellowish color has disappeared, about 1 minute. Slowly add the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons/125 grams sugar while beating. Continue to beat the mixture until you have shiny, medium-stiff peaks, about 2 minutes. Stir a big scoop of the egg white mixture into the batter to loosen it, then, using a spatula, gently fold the remaining whites into the batter without deflating them.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer cake to a rack to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup milk, condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla. Using a skewer or a toothpick, poke holes about 1/2 inch apart all over the cake. Cut the edges of the cake from the sides of the pan. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, about a cup at a time, allowing 5 to 10 minutes for it to soak in before adding more. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 24 hours).
  • To serve, whip the cream and confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Top the cake with the whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 550, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 78 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 60 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MANGO DOS LECHES



Mango Dos Leches image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups whole milk, scalded
12 ounces mango puree
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 mango, diced
Dark rum
Brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whip the eggs, sugar, and salt until tripled in volume. Fold in the flour. Pour the mixture into a parchment lined 9 by 11-inch baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Remove the parchment paper and return the cake to the pan. With a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake. Combine the condensed milk with the scalded milk, mango puree, almond and vanilla extracts, and pour over the cake. Allow the cake to soak in the liquid for 2 hours. Serve with diced mango marinated in dark rum and brown sugar.

DOS LECHES STRAWBERRY CAKE



Dos Leches Strawberry Cake image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Zest of 2 limes, plus zest of 1 lime for garnish
2 frozen prepared pound cakes
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2 pounds strawberries, 8 sliced and reserved for garnish, remaining cut into small dice

Steps:

  • Whip the cream in a bowl using a whisk or hand mixer. Just before soft peaks are formed, add the confectioners' sugar and lime zest. Whip to soft peaks.
  • Remove the pound cakes from the freezer and cut each in half vertically with a serrated knife. Then cut each of the halves horizontally. Cut rounds out of each block of cake using a 3-inch cutter. Then cut each round in half horizontally, so you're left with 16 equal-sized rounds.
  • For building the cakes: Set a round of pound cake down, pour over some sweetened condensed milk, layer on some diced strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. Top with another layer of cake and garnish with a sliced strawberry fanned out on top and some lime zest sprinkled over. Repeat for the remaining cakes.

DULCE DE LECHE CAKE



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Browned butter creates the "wow" in a caramel-frosted cake jump-started with a cake mix.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, just until golden brown. Remove from heat. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, browned butter, water, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes (brown flecks from butter will appear in batter). Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat dulce de leche and cream cheese with electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or until blended and smooth. Beat in whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Spread frosting over cooled cake. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 1/2 g

DULCE DE LECHE CAKE



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The cake is tender and moist, and it's not too sweet to help balance out with the frosting. The frosting is delightful, it has that caramel flavor from the dulce de leche, and the optional rum complements the caramel's vanilla notes wonderfully. The hazelnuts added a great crunch factor and adds a subtly nutty flavor.

Provided by Jasmine

Categories     Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

baking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅓ cup dulce de leche
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
¼ cup dulce de leche
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups unsifted powdered sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup dulce de leche
¼ fluid ounce dark rum (such as Myers's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with baking spray; set aside.
  • Whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until combined; set aside.
  • Add white sugar and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup dulce de leche and vanilla; beat until well combined, 30 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Reduce speed to low and add eggs one at a time, beating until just blended after each addition, 45 seconds. Add flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low just until combined after each addition. Evenly divide cake batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the glaze: Whisk together 1/4 cup dulce de leche and 2 tablespoons milk until mixture is smooth.
  • Invert cakes from pans onto a wire cooling rack; set rack on a baking sheet. Using a wooden skewer or fork, gently poke holes all over flat sides (bottoms) of cakes. Pour dulce de leche glaze mixture over cakes and smooth with an offset spatula to coax mixture into holes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare frosting: Beat butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. With mixer running on low speed, gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in salt. Increase speed to medium, and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl, and beat in 1/2 cup dulce de leche and rum (if using) on low speed until just incorporated, 45 seconds.
  • Assemble the cake: Set a cake layer on a plate with the flat side (bottom) facing up. Evenly spread 1 cup of the frosting over the cake to the edge. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of hazelnuts. Top with the second cake layer, rounded (top) side up. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and side of the cake. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of hazelnuts on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Carbohydrate 83.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 411.1 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the evaporated milk and condensed milk are at room temperature before using them.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form for a light and airy sponge cake.
  • Fold the egg whites into the batter gently to avoid deflating them.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk in the frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or sprinkles for a festive touch.

Conclusion:

Dos leches cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake layers, creamy frosting, and sweet milk mixture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Follow these tips and you'll be able to make a perfect dos leches cake every time.

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