Red velvet tres leche cake 🍰 ✨
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Box Red Velvet Cake (Your Version)
🧾 Ingredients
• 1 box red velvet cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
Bake at 350°F for ~35 minutes
Let it cool slightly (important so it doesn’t fall apart)
3. Poke holes all over
•Use a fork, skewer, or straw
4. Pour your tres leches mixture:
From pic:
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup half & half
• 1 tsp vanilla
5. Pour slowly so it soaks in evenly
6. Refrigerate for a few hours (or overnight = BEST)
I recently tried making this red velvet tres leches cake myself and was amazed at how easy it was to elevate a boxed cake mix into something special. The key step is poking holes all over the cake once it has cooled slightly—this allows the tres leches mixture to soak deeply, making every bite moist and flavorful. For the tres leches liquid, I used equal parts evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk with half & half and a splash of vanilla for richness. Pouring it slowly is essential; I let it absorb gradually before adding more to avoid a soggy cake on top but dry inside. Covering and refrigerating overnight really helps the flavors meld together, resulting in a creamy texture that’s hard to resist. One tip I found helpful is to bake the cake just until a toothpick comes out clean, around 35 minutes at 350°F, so it maintains structure after soaking. Also, using a fork or skewer to poke the holes works great—avoiding overly large holes keeps the cake intact. This recipe makes a fantastic dessert for spring gatherings or lunch boxes, offering a delightful red velvet twist on the traditional tres leches cake. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s surprisingly simple and quick to prepare, perfect for anyone wanting to try a new delicious cake recipe without too much fuss.
