Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
This Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert. After making it countless times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it moist and delicious every time. The warm, comforting aroma of bananas and cinnamon will fill your home and make your family beg for seconds. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Monterey Chicken Spaghetti Pasta and Garlic Butter One Pan Orzo.
Why This Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake Is Pure Comfort
- The perfect blend of banana bread and tres leches cake
- Cozy and comforting for any occasion
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout and pays for itself
What You'll Need for Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Bananas
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Milk
- Evaporated milk
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Whipped cream
- Pecans
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Pecans
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Bananas: Overripe bananas work best for this recipe.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
- Prepare the cake batter: Mix bananas, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool.
- Prepare the tres leches mixture: Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the mixture over it. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
- Top and serve: Top with whipped cream and pecans before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough cake. Mix just until combined.
- Substitution tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Make-ahead tip: Prepare the cake and tres leches mixture a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Storing & Reheating Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the cake and tres leches mixture a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Freezing Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
Freeze the un-iced cake for up to 2 months. Thaw and top with icing before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: No reheating needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Microwave: No reheating needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and evaporated milk.
- Best substitution: Substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the cake and tres leches mixture a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8 inch cake pan.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake is too dry, add more tres leches mixture and let it soak for longer.
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Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Bananas
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Milk
- Evaporated milk
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Whipped cream
- Pecans
Seasonings
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the cake batter: Mix bananas, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch cake pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes. Let it cool.
- Prepare the tres leches mixture: Mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the mixture over it. Let it soak for 30 minutes.
- Top and serve: Top with whipped cream and pecans before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and evaporated milk.
- Best substitution: Substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the cake and tres leches mixture a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved and baked in an 8×8 inch cake pan.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake is too dry, add more tres leches mixture and let it soak for longer.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze the un-iced cake for up to 2 months. Thaw and top with icing before serving.
- Oven reheat: No reheating needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Microwave reheat: No reheating needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Make ahead: Prepare the cake and tres leches mixture a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 7g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake FAQs
Yes, prepare the cake and tres leches mixture a day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Ensure you've poked enough holes in the cake to allow the tres leches mixture to soak in. If it's still dry, add more mixture and let it soak for longer.
Yes, freeze the un-iced cake for up to 2 months. Thaw and top with icing before serving.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
Walnuts or almonds are great substitutes for pecans.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
