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Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Yellow cake but like... 1000X better.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 15 oz can cream of coconut
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1-2 cups coconut flakes, toasted (directions below)

Instructions

  • Bake cake in a 9x13 pan according to package directions.
  • Whisk together the heavy cream, cream of coconut, and evaporated milk. 
  • Using a fork, poke holes all over the cake.
  • Pour the cream mixture all over the cake. Don’t fret, some will puddle on the edges and will look like it’s not going to soak through, but it will! 
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours. Top cake with about 3-4 cups real whipped cream (no cool whip!) then top with toasted coconut flakes and serve with banana slices or fresh berries.
  • To toast the coconut: Take 1-2 cups of coconut flakes, then put them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake at 375°F for 5-8 minutes or until golden and toasted.