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chocolate tres leches cake with chopped berries and mango on top
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Chocolate Mocha Tres Leches Cake

This cake is the epitome of chocolate heaven! It’s ultra-moist, decadent, and a great make-ahead dessert for celebrations!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients
 

Cake

  • 13.25 ounce box Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 0.1 ounce instant coffee packet

Tres Leche Topping

  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder regular or special dark
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup half and half

Whipped Topping

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder regular or special dark

Garnish Options

  • Cocoa Powder, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Mint Leaves, Chocolate Sauce

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, oil, eggs, sour cream and instant coffee granules. Whisk or beat with a hand mixer until well combined.
  • Butter or spray with non-stick sprayed 13”x9” baking dish. Pour in and evenly spread the cake batter.
  • Bake 28-32 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. While the cake is still warm, poke holes over the entire surface.

Tres Leche Topping

  • While the cake is baking, make the tres leches topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder until smooth. Add the evaporated milk and half and half and whisk again until well combined.
  • Once the cake has finished baking and holes have been poked, evenly pour the tres leches topping over the entire cake.

Whipped Topping

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract and cocoa powder. Beat on high speed with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • Once the cake has completely cooled, evenly spread the whipped topping on top.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. It’s best if it sits overnight. Slice and serve garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 891IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg
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