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Creamy Horchata Tres Leches Poke Cake Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Whipped Cream

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A moist and creamy tres leches poke cake infused with horchata flavors and topped with light cinnamon whipped cream. This dessert balances rich sweetness with a comforting cinnamon-vanilla twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade vanilla cake batter)
  • Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free milk like almond or oat)
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for whipped cream)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan lightly with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Prepare the cake batter according to the yellow cake mix box instructions, combining the mix with eggs, oil, and water. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Once the cake is out of the oven but still warm (about 10 minutes), use a wooden skewer or fork to poke holes all over the surface.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture evenly across the cake, letting it sink into the holes.
  7. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. In a chilled bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla using an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
  9. Spread the cinnamon whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top. Slice and serve.

Notes

Do not skip the chilling step for best texture. Poke holes generously to allow milk soak to penetrate deeply. Use cold heavy cream for best whipped cream results. Overbaking can dry the cake and reduce milk absorption. Variations include chocolate cake mix, dairy-free milks, and fruit toppings.

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Keywords: horchata, tres leches, poke cake, cinnamon whipped cream, creamy dessert, easy cake recipe, Mexican dessert

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