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Dulce de Leche Tres Leches Cake

A tres leches-style cake made by soaking a baked yellow cake with a dulce de leche and evaporated milk mixture, then topping with thawed Cool Whip and a dulce de leche drizzle.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time41 minutes
Total Time2 hours 3 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg.2-layer size yellow cake mix
  • 1 can13.4 oz. Mexican caramel spread dulce de leche, divided
  • 2 tsp.water
  • 1 can12 oz. evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cupBREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
  • 1-1/2 cupsthawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on the cake mix package for a 13x9-inch pan.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, use a large fork to pierce the cake surface at 1/2-inch intervals across the entire top.
  • From the can of dulce de leche, measure and set aside 2 tablespoons for the drizzle. Place those 2 tablespoons in a small microwave-safe bowl and add 2 teaspoons water; stir until blended and set aside.
  • In a blender, combine the remaining dulce de leche from the can, the 12 oz can evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup sour cream. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the blended milk/dulce de leche mixture evenly over the pierced cake in the pan. If needed, re-pierce the surface so the liquid is absorbed.
  • Refrigerate the cake in the pan for 1 hour to allow the milk mixture to soak in and the cake to chill.
  • Microwave the reserved dulce de leche and water mixture on HIGH for 10 seconds, then stir and let cool slightly.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP evenly over the chilled cake.
  • Use a spoon to drizzle the warmed reserved dulce de leche over the frosted cake. Keep the cake refrigerated until serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • large fork
  • Blender
  • small microwave-safe bowl
  • Microwave
  • Spoon