This Oreo Tres Leches Cake is not your ordinary dessert. It takes the light and airy tres leches we all know and love and infuses it with the rich chocolate and creamy sweetness of Oreos. Imagine every bite bursting with the delightful soak of the tres leches and the delightful crunch of Oreo cookies. It's a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more.
I tested this recipe several times and the result is a delicious oreo cake that combines traditional tres leches cake with cookies and cream flavors.
What is tres leches cake?
Tres leches translates to three milks. It is a dessert that has become popular throughout all of Central and South America as well as the Caribbean. It is an airy vanilla sheet cake that is soaked in three milks and is typically topped with either meringue or whipped cream.
Ingredients needed for this cookies and cream tres leches
- All purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Eggs
- White sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Oreos
- Evaporated Milk
- Condensed Milk
- Heavy Whipping Cream
How to make this tres leches oreo cake
To make the cake
- Turn the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13-by-9 inch pan and set aside.
- Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-size bowl and whisk together to mix.
- With an electric mixer, beat the eggs one by one on a medium speed, for about 1 minute and slowly add the sugar until all sugar is incorporated. The egg mix will be very fluffy.
- Slowly pour the melted butter and vanilla into the mixer.
- Add the flour mixture and crushed oreos in batches and gently fold with a spatula until well combined. DO NOT OVER MIX.
- Transfer batter to your prepared pan using a rubber spatula to help you spread the evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake looks light golden or a wooden toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
- Remove the cake and transfer to a wired rack to cool completely. Poke the top of the cake using a toothpick, skewer or fork all over.
To make the three milks mixture
- Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk and cream together with the vanilla and rum in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Once the cake has cooled, pour the milk mixture over the cake, cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerated for atleast 4 hours.
To make the frosting
- Place heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla into a bowl and mix on medium speed until soft peaks form. This will take about 2 minutes.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cake. Refrigerate to chill until ready to serve. It's better to leave in the fridge overnight to soak all the three kinds of milk. Sprinkle additional oreo cookie crumbles over the top of the frosting right before serving.
Variations for this oreo tres leches recipe
Oreo tres leches cake offers a delicious twist on the classic dessert. Here are some variations you can try to take your Oreo tres leche cake to the next level.
Chocolate Ganache: Drizzle a rich chocolate ganache over the top of the cake for a decadent and visually appealing finish.
Chocolate Shavings: Top your cake with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for a classic and elegant presentation.
Caramel Sauce: For a touch of sweetness and complexity, drizzle some caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
Fruity Variations: Incorporating fresh berries like strawberries or raspberries can add a refreshing element and a pop of color.
Storage for this Oreo cake
Tres leches cake, known for its light and airy texture soaked in three kinds of milk, requires specific storage to maintain its delightful flavor and consistency. Here's a breakdown of how to store tres leches cake:
- Refrigerator: This is the recommended storage method for tres leches cake. The fridge helps maintain its structure and prevents spoilage. Here's how to store it properly:
- Transfer: Once the cake has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic wrap to prevent the cake from drying out or absorbing other flavors in the fridge.
- Shelf life: A properly stored tres leches cake will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Oreo Tres Leches
Ingredients
- Butter to grease the pan
For the cake
- 1 ¼ cup All Purpose Flour plus extra for dusting pan
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 large whole eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 16 Oreo cookies crushed
- FOR THE MILK MIXTURE
For the milk mixture
- 14 oz can condensed milk
- 12 oz can Evaporated milk
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoons rum
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the frosting
- 1 ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Extra oreos for garnish
Instructions
To make the cake
- Turn the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13-by-9 inch pan and set aside.
- Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium-size bowl and whisk together to mix.
- With an electric mixer, beat the eggs one by one on a medium speed, for about 1 minute and slowly add the sugar until all sugar is incorporated. The egg mix will be very fluffy.
- Slowly pour the melted butter and vanilla into the mixer.
- Add the flour mixture and crushed oreos in batches and gently fold with a spatula until well combined. DO NOT OVER MIX.
- Transfer batter to your prepared pan using a rubber spatula to help you spread the evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cake looks light golden or a wooden toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the cake.
- Remove the cake and transfer to a wired rack to cool completely. Poke the top of the cake using a toothpick, skewer or fork all over.
To make the three milks mixture
- Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk and cream together with the vanilla and rum in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Once the cake has cooled, pour the milk mixture over the cake, cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerated for atleast 4 hours.
To make the frosting
- Place heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla into a bowl and mix on medium speed until soft peaks form. This will take about 2 minutes. Spread the whipped cream over the cake.
- Refrigerate to chill until ready to serve. It's better to leave in the fridge overnight to soak all the three kinds of milk. Sprinkle additional oreo cookie crumbles over the top of the frosting right before serving.
Frida says
excellent recipe!! made this once and i’ll do it again:D
Kordell says
Made this and it turned out perfect minus one small thing which was the rum. It was so overpowering I don’t think I’ll be finishing it myself. I will be making it again just without the tablespoon of rum 🙂