Description
This Cookies & Cream Tres Leches Cake is a delightful twist on the classic Mexican dessert, featuring a moist yellow cake infused with crushed Oreo cookies and soaked in a luscious blend of three milks. Topped with a rich Oreo-infused whipped cream and garnished with cherries, this cake is perfect for celebrations or any occasion that calls for a creamy, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake according to package directions)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 18 Oreo cookies, crushed
Milk Mixture
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
Whipped Topping
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 Oreo cookies, crushed
- Cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions, adding ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Gently fold in 18 crushed Oreo cookies to distribute them evenly. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 inch pan and bake as directed on the cake mix package.
- Make the Milk Mixture: While the cake bakes, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half in a bowl until combined.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and while it is still warm, poke holes all over the surface using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake to allow it to soak in. Let the cake cool completely, then cover and refrigerate overnight to achieve maximum moisture and flavor.
- Prepare the Whipped Topping: Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help the cream whip better. Pour in the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip on high speed for 1-2 minutes until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in 6 crushed Oreo cookies to incorporate into the whipped topping.
- Assemble and Serve: Spread the Oreo whipped cream evenly over the chilled tres leches cake. Garnish each slice with a cherry before serving for an added touch of color and flavor.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is warm when pouring the milk mixture to help it soak better.
- Refrigerating overnight is key to allowing the milk to fully absorb, resulting in a moist texture.
- Chilling the mixing bowl before whipping cream helps achieve stiffer peaks and a better texture.
- For a stronger Oreo flavor, you can increase the amount of crushed Oreos in the batter or topping to taste.
- Use full-fat dairy for the best texture and flavor in this dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
