Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCharro Steak & Del ReyMonica’s Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Monica’s Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Time2h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Cake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cake Batter

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  2. 2

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture

    In a bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and ground cinnamon. Once the cake has cooled, poke holes all over the top with a fork.

  4. 4

    Soak the Cake

    Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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