Tres' Leches Cake

I've made this cake several times.  It's a favorite of my husband, children, and just about everyone who's tried it.  It is a Mexican dessert meaning 'three milks.' 

Tres' Leches Cake

1 box yellow cake mix (prepared according to package directions in a 9x13 pan)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk (any percentage)
1 container cool whip (or fresh whipped cream)

Prepare & bake cake in a 9x13 pan and allow to cool.
When cooled take a fork and poke holes all over the cake.
Mix up the 3 milks in a bowl.
Pour this all over the cake.
Refrigerate for a couple of hours.  You could even do this over night if you choose.
This allows the milk mixture to soak up in the cake.
Next ice your cake with cool whip.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

It might sound strange to have a sort-of soggy cake, but trust me it's delicious!


To make it even more traditional you could top it with some toasted coconut & a cherry.

Apple Walnut Upside Down Cake

Yes, it tastes as good as it looks. AND it's gluten free!!!

 

Just look at this pretty picture.  This is the second time we've made this cake.  My husband & daughter made it the first time for my birthday & I made it again last night.  Just as good & still just as easy.  I rank it up with my top few favorite desserts.
I cannot take credit for this recipe though.  I got it from http://ezgf.blogspot.com/2011/09/apple-walnut-upside-down-cake.html

One more picture just because it's so gosh-darn pretty!