Tiramisu Tres Leches Cake

Tiramisu Tres Leches Cake combines two classic desserts—Tiramisu and Tres Leches Cake—into a delicious fusion! It has the richness and flavor of tiramisu with the moist texture of tres leches cake. Here’s how to make it:

Tiramisu Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box (15.25 oz) of vanilla or white cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled

For the Tres Leches Mixture:

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)

For the Tiramisu Whipped Cream:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (optional)

Instructions

For the Cake:

1. Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
3. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the instructions on the box (usually 28–30 minutes) or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool the cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake, ensuring the cake is well punctured for soaking.

For the Tres Leches Mixture:

1. Prepare the milk mixture: In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, rum (optional), and coffee liqueur (optional).
2. Soak the cake: Pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the cake while it’s still warm. Let the cake absorb the mixture for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. You want the cake to be thoroughly soaked, but not soggy.

For the Tiramisu Whipped Cream:

1. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
2. Add mascarpone: Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined, creating a fluffy, rich mixture. If desired, you can add instant espresso powder to give the whipped cream a stronger coffee flavor.
3. Top the cake: Once the cake has soaked up the milk mixture and is fully cooled, spread the tiramisu whipped cream evenly over the top.

For the Finishing Touch:

1. Dust with cocoa powder: Before serving, dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder using a fine sieve or sifter. You can also sprinkle a bit of grated chocolate or espresso powder for an extra coffee kick.
2. Chill: For best results, refrigerate the cake for at least 2-3 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve:

Slice and serve chilled. The result is a wonderfully moist, creamy, and indulgent Tiramisu Tres Leches Cake that brings together the best of both desserts in one delightful treat!

Enjoy!