Friday, August 20, 2010

Tres Leche Cake


I've been seeing this cake on a lot of food blogs lately and for some reason I really wanted to try it. I was worried that it was going to be soggy and gross but it was pretty good. Sam gave it a thumbs down but the kids and I both liked it. Sam liked the taste but not so much the texture. It definitely wasn't soggy...... it was kind of like eating cake and ice cream when the ice cream gets a little melty and mixes with the cake. Anyways, it was fun to try something a little different.

1 yellow cake baked in a 9x13 pan (you can make one from scratch or use a cake mix-I used a homemade one and if anyone really cares I can put it up here some time)
1/2 can of cream of coconut (you can get this at Wal Mart by the alcohol)
1/2 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 c. whipping cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Once the cake has cooled completely poke a whole bunch of holes in it with a fork or a wooden skewer. Mix the cream of coconut, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, cream and vanilla until smooth. Pour milk mixture over the cake a little at a time, letting it absorb into the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When ready to serve top with sweetened whipped cream and maybe a cherry.