COCONUT TRES LECHES CAKE

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Provided by Tia Mowry

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter, for greasing
1 box white cake mix (18 ounces)
1 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium bananas)
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup coconut cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1/4 cup canned coconut cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut chips, toasted

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving about 4 inches of overhang on the long sides. Generously grease the parchment with the butter.
  • In a stand mixer on low speed, beat the cake mix, water, oil, eggs and mashed bananas for 30 seconds. Raise the speed to medium and beat for another 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool.
  • Using the parchment "handles," remove the cake to platter. With a fork, poke holes every 1/2 inch in the top of the cake.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, coconut cream and whipping cream and then pour evenly over the top of the cake. Cover and refrigerate until the mixture is absorbed into the cake, at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
  • For the frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream to soft peaks. Turn off the mixer and add the coconut cream, powdered sugar and vanilla. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the frosting over the cake and garnish with the toasted coconut chips. Store loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Kimberley Davidson
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Overall, I thought this cake was very good. I would definitely make it again.


Salhyon Dong
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I can't wait to try this recipe again with different flavors of tres leches sauce.


Lakshman Yadav
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Nate Howard
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves coconut.


Habibu Ranns
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The cake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was still very good.


Abati Ifeoluwa
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cake.


Stedman Tuitt
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rohan Thami
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were very clear.


Donna Foley
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This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Bdhjsjd Dhjshs
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfect. It was so moist and flavorful.


Nafisa Suleyman
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Sojib hossen Oppu
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I substituted almond milk for the regular milk and it turned out great!


Suzy Hadjirallis
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.


Adu Portia
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it!


Ahad Gul
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This cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the coconut tres leches sauce was the perfect finishing touch.