How long do I let the cake soak in the milk mixture?

You can let the cake soak overnight in the refrigerator for the best results, but if you're impatient like us, let it soak for at least an hour. It’ll be delicious either way.

How do I store leftovers?

Store the leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.

What kind of drink goes well with tres leches cake?

We love serving tres leches cake with a cup of coffee, but any drink to your liking will do!

Marbled Tres Leches Cake

Name: Marbled Tres Leches Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 box Betty Crocker™ Wicked Mix to Reveal Vanilla Cupcake Kit; 1/4 cup milk; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 3 eggs; 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk; 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated); 1 cup milk; 3 to 5 drops green food color; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup milk chocolate dipping chocolate; 12 double creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies; 12 milk chocolate candy drops, unwrapped; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 7 to 10 drops green food color

Ingredients:23
Servings:12

By Ady & Ceci Sanchez(Opens in a new tab)Updated 09/27/2024

Marbled Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients:23
Servings:12

This delicious Marbled Tres Leches Cake is not only fun to make with your friends and family but also very tasty. And it is easy to make! No special equipment required. But do bring your patience with you, because it will be needed when the cake has to cool before adding the tres leches mixture. The wait will be well worth it though. The cake is very moist and chocolaty with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla and just the right amount of sweetness. Everyone will love it!

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