Decadent Eggnog Tres Leches Cake for Your Holiday Cheer

This Eggnog Tres Leches Cake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for your holiday cheer.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 50

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 box Cake Mix (spice cake or vanilla) Choose a flavor that blends beautifully with eggnog.
1 cup Eggnog The star of the show for flavor.

For the Soaking Mixture

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides sweetness and moisture.
1 can Evaporated Milk Ensures creamy texture.
1/4 cup Rum (optional) Adds warmth and complexity; substitute with vanilla extract.

For the Topping

1 container Cool Whip Light and airy topping.
1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes the topping.
to taste Cinnamon or Sprinkles For decoration.

Equipment

9 x 13-inch baking pan
Mixing bowls
electric mixer
wooden spoon

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Prepare the cake mix using eggnog instead of water or milk, pour into the pan, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Mix together eggnog, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and rum in a medium bowl.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the surface.
Pour the soaking mixture evenly over the warm cake and let it cool at room temperature.
Combine Cool Whip, powdered sugar, and additional rum in a chilled bowl and mix until smooth.
Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake.
Garnish with cinnamon or sprinkles and slice for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to rest for several hours or overnight to enhance flavor and texture.

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