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Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake - Easy Cupcake Recipes Delight

I’ll be honest, pumpkin season is my excuse to sneak it into everything, and this Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake is no exception. Think of it as a cozy fall hug in dessert form, only better because it’s soaked in three kinds of milk. You know when a cake is so soft that it almost melts the second your fork touches it? Yep, that’s this one. The best part? It belongs in the family of easy cupcake recipes, the kind of recipe for everyone that makes you feel like a pro baker without the sweat. I love easy baking recipes that don’t take forever, and this cake fits the bill perfectly. If you’re like me and always hunting for recipes easy enough to make on a weeknight, you’ll get why this cake is a keeper. Sometimes the simplest bakes are the ones that become traditions. So here we are, spoon in hand, diving into layers of pumpkin spice, sweetness, and just enough nostalgia to make you smile. This isn’t just another cake—it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll want on repeat, especially if you love Easy Baking Recipes Desserts that don’t ask too much but give back plenty.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Easy baking recipes, Easy Baking Recipes Desserts, easy cupcake recipes, easy recipes, recipe for everyone, recipes easy
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Linda

Ingredients

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, milk, oil, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool completely. Using a fork, poke holes all over the cake.
  5. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Pour slowly over the cooled cake.
  6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to let it soak.
  7. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled cake.
  8. Dust with cinnamon before serving.