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Cinnamon Roll Tres Leches Cake

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  • Author: Mari
  • Total Time: ~3 hours
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cinnamon Roll Tres Leches Cake is a rich and creamy fusion of cinnamon roll flavor and classic tres leches. Swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, soaked in three types of milk, and topped with whipped cream and cinnamon drizzle, it’s an ultra-moist dessert that’s perfect for holidays, brunches, or sweet comfort cravings.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (or homemade vanilla cake)

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp melted butter

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

Tres Leches Soak:

  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Topping:

 

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Cinnamon powder for dusting

  • Optional: cream cheese frosting swirls or drizzle

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix cake mix, milk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour into a greased 9×13” pan.

  • Add the Swirl: Mix brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Drop spoonfuls into the batter and swirl using a knife. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes.

  • Soak the Cake: In a bowl, whisk evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork or skewer, then slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake. Let soak and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

 

  • Top & Serve: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake. Dust with cinnamon and add optional cream cheese icing swirls or drizzle for that cinnamon roll finish.

Notes

  • Let the cake chill overnight for best flavor and texture.

  • Add chopped pecans or a caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.

 

  • Works well with spice cake mix as a seasonal variation.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • chill time: 2–4 hours
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baked, Soaked
  • Cuisine: Latin American, Fusion

Find it online: https://yumandjoy.com/cinnamon-roll-tres-leches-cake/