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Coconut Tres Leches Cake
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Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Classic tres leches cake gets a tropical twist with the addition of coconut milk and a whipped cream and banana garnish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups whipped cream store-bought or homemade3/4 cup toasted coconut
  • Sliced bananas optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cake mix, half and half, oil and eggs on medium speed until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cake is golden brown. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the milk mixture by combining the sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, half and half and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • Poke the cooled cake all over with a fork.
  • Pour half of the milk mixture over the cake and spread with a spatula to cover. Wait five minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Pour the remaining milk mixture over the cake and spread to cover evenly.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • To serve, top with whipped cream, toasted coconut and sliced bananas (if desired). Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.