1Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
2Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
3Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box.
4Add the yellow cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
5Add the yellow cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
6Add the yellow cake mix into a large mixing bowl.
7Add three eggs, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the cake mix in the bowl.
8Add three eggs, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the cake mix in the bowl.
9Add three eggs, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to the cake mix in the bowl.
10Whisk the cake mix ingredients together until well combined.
11Whisk the cake mix ingredients together until well combined.
12Whisk the cake mix ingredients together until well combined.
13Pour the cake batter into two 8-inch square pans.
14Pour the cake batter into two 8-inch square pans.
15Pour the cake batter into two 8-inch square pans.
16Bake the cakes according to the package instructions until golden brown and cooked through.
17Bake the cakes according to the package instructions until golden brown and cooked through.
18Bake the cakes according to the package instructions until golden brown and cooked through.
19Prepare the banana pudding by adding the banana cream instant pudding mix to a bowl with 2 cups of milk.
20Prepare the banana pudding by adding the banana cream instant pudding mix to a bowl with 2 cups of milk.
21Prepare the banana pudding by adding the banana cream instant pudding mix to a bowl with 2 cups of milk.
22Whisk the banana pudding mix until it thickens.
23Whisk the banana pudding mix until it thickens.
24Whisk the banana pudding mix until it thickens.
25Set aside the prepared banana pudding.
26Set aside the prepared banana pudding.
27Set aside the prepared banana pudding.
28Combine the tres leches milk mixture by pouring 1 cup of regular milk, one can of evaporated milk, and one can of sweetened condensed milk into a blender bottle.
29Combine the tres leches milk mixture by pouring 1 cup of regular milk, one can of evaporated milk, and one can of sweetened condensed milk into a blender bottle.
30Combine the tres leches milk mixture by pouring 1 cup of regular milk, one can of evaporated milk, and one can of sweetened condensed milk into a blender bottle.
31If not using a blender, use a blender ball in the container to mix the milks well.
32If not using a blender, use a blender ball in the container to mix the milks well.
33If not using a blender, use a blender ball in the container to mix the milks well.
34Once the cakes are baked and slightly cooled, poke holes into the cakes with a fork.
35Once the cakes are baked and slightly cooled, poke holes into the cakes with a fork.
36Once the cakes are baked and slightly cooled, poke holes into the cakes with a fork.
37Pour the tres leches milk mixture over both cakes, ensuring it seeps into the poked holes.
38Pour the tres leches milk mixture over both cakes, ensuring it seeps into the poked holes.
39Pour the tres leches milk mixture over both cakes, ensuring it seeps into the poked holes.
40Spread the banana pudding over the milk-soaked cakes, pressing it into the holes to fill them.
41Spread the banana pudding over the milk-soaked cakes, pressing it into the holes to fill them.
42Spread the banana pudding over the milk-soaked cakes, pressing it into the holes to fill them.
43Cover the cakes with the banana pudding and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
44Cover the cakes with the banana pudding and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
45Cover the cakes with the banana pudding and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
46Prepare the heavy whipping cream by combining 2.5 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 3-4 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.
47Prepare the heavy whipping cream by combining 2.5 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 3-4 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.
48Prepare the heavy whipping cream by combining 2.5 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 3-4 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl.
49Whip the cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
50Whip the cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
51Whip the cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
52Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cakes with the banana pudding.
53Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cakes with the banana pudding.
54Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cakes with the banana pudding.
55Garnish the tres leches cake with crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas.
56Garnish the tres leches cake with crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas.
57Garnish the tres leches cake with crushed vanilla wafers and sliced bananas.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 box yellow cake mix
1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
3 eggs
3 eggs
1 cup water
1 cup water
1 cup water
0.5 cup vegetable oil
0.5 cup vegetable oil
0.5 cup vegetable oil
1 box banana cream instant pudding mix
1 box banana cream instant pudding mix
1 box banana cream instant pudding mix
2 cups milk
2 cups milk
2 cups milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2.5 cups heavy whipping cream
2.5 cups heavy whipping cream
2.5 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla wafers
1 vanilla wafers
1 vanilla wafers
1 bananas
1 bananas
1 bananas
Equipment
large mixing bowlwhisk8-inch square pansforkblenderhand mixerspatula
Tips
You can use either yellow or white cake mix.
You can leave the cake in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight after adding the milk mixture.