Oreo Tres Leches

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5 from 2 votes

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 897kcal

Author: Cari

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.

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Notes

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.

Variations

Use Golden Oreos: Swap classic Oreos for Golden Oreos for a vanilla cookies-and-cream twist.
Add chocolate: Mix mini chocolate chips or drizzle a rich chocolate ganache into the batter or drizzle the finished cake with chocolate ganache for an extra decadent dessert.
Try different Oreo flavors: Experiment with Mint, Birthday Cake, Peanut Butter, or Java Chip Oreos to create a fun variation.
Top with fresh berries: Garnish with sliced strawberries, raspberries, or cherries for a fresh contrast to the rich cake.
Make it extra cookies and cream: Fold crushed Oreos into the whipped topping before spreading it over the cake.
Add espresso: Stir a teaspoon of instant espresso powder into the milk mixture to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Substitutions

Oreo cookies: Any chocolate sandwich cookie will work if you don't have Oreos on hand.
All-purpose flour: A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend can be substituted for a gluten-free version.
Whole milk: Use 2% milk if needed, though whole milk provides the richest flavor and texture.
Whipped topping: Substitute homemade whipped cream made with heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for an extra fresh finish.
Sweetened condensed milk: While it's essential to the classic tres leches flavor, a sweetened condensed coconut milk can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
Evaporated milk: Half-and-half or additional whole milk can be used in a pinch, though evaporated milk gives the cake its signature richness.

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:

Refrigerate: Because Oreo Tres Leches contains a milk soak and whipped topping, it should always be stored covered in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
Cover tightly: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or transfer slices to an airtight container to prevent the cake from drying out or absorbing odors from the refrigerator.
Serve chilled: Tres leches cake is best enjoyed cold, straight from the refrigerator, as the flavors continue to meld and the texture becomes even creamier.
Make ahead: This dessert is perfect for making a day in advance. In fact, allowing it to chill overnight gives the cake plenty of time to absorb the three-milk mixture, resulting in an even more flavorful and moist cake.
Freezing: You can freeze the cake before adding the whipped topping for up to 2 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before topping with whipped cream and crushed Oreos. While you can freeze the fully assembled cake, the whipped topping may lose some of its light texture after thawing.

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