Oreo Three Milks Cake
A delightful twist on the classic Tres Leches cake, featuring Oreo cookies for a rich, creamy, and moist dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix Or your favorite brand
- 3 large eggs Bring to room temperature for a fluffier cake
- 1 cup milk Whole milk recommended for creaminess
Milk Mixture
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk Ensure it's well-shaken for even mixing
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk Yummy sweetness!
- 1 cup heavy cream Chilled for better whipping
Topping
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies Use a food processor for a fine texture; save some for topping!
- Oreo cookies for decoration Oreo cookies Because who can resist those?
- optional Chocolate syrup For drizzling adds an extra touch of decadence!
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, and milk. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, mix together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a bowl.
Soaking and Chilling
- Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the cake using a fork.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the warm cake allowing it to soak in.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a richer taste.
Topping and Serving
- Before serving, whip the additional heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the crushed Oreos for a crunchy topping.
- Spread the Oreo whipped cream over the top of the cake and garnish with whole Oreos and optionally drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Notes
This cake tastes even better the next day! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.