Fruity Pebbles Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients

• 1 box Funfetti cake mix
• Eggs (Amount as directed on the cake-mix package)
• Oil (Amount as directed on the cake-mix package)
• Milk (Use instead of the water; amount as directed on the cake-mix package)
• 12 oz Evaporated milk (1 can)
• 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
• 1 cup Regular milk
• 1 cup Fruity Pebbles cereal (For the milk mixture)
• 2 cups Heavy whipping cream (Cold)
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• Crushed Fruity Pebbles cereal (As desired, for topping; add shortly before serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Funfetti cake mix according to the package directions, using the specified eggs and oil and substituting milk for the water. Mix the batter as directed.

2. 2

   Pour the batter into your desired cake pan and bake as directed on the package. The source does not specify a pan size, oven temperature, or baking time.

3. 3

   Let the cake cool before adding the tres leches mixture.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and regular milk.

5. 5

   Add 1 cup of Fruity Pebbles cereal to the milk mixture and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Let the cereal soak briefly to infuse the milk with its fruity flavor. For a smoother consistency, optionally strain out the cereal; otherwise, leave it in the mixture. Set the mixture aside until ready to use.

7. 7

   Use a fork or skewer to poke holes throughout the cooled cake.

8. 8

   Slowly pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the cake.

9. 9

   Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to absorb the milk.

10. 10

    Add the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl.

11. 11

    Beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer until stiff peaks form, taking care not to overwhip.

12. 12

    Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.

13. 13

    Sprinkle crushed Fruity Pebbles over the whipped topping.

14. 14

    Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

Keep covered in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3–4 days for best quality. Add the crushed Fruity Pebbles topping shortly before serving. Cake mix add-ins and baking directions are package-dependent and not quantified in the source.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• tres leches
• baked
• chilled
• make-ahead