How to make tres leches cake not soggy?

To avoid sogginess, use a light sponge cake and pour the milk mixture slowly in stages. Let the cake chill in the fridge to absorb the liquid evenly before layering on pudding or toppings.

Do Nilla wafers get soggy in banana pudding?

Yes, Nilla wafers naturally soften in banana pudding as they soak up moisture. In this cake, they’re best used as a topping or bottom crust if you want to retain some crunch.

How long do you let tres leches cake soak?

Ideally, let the cake soak overnight—at least 4–6 hours minimum. This gives the sponge time to absorb the tres leches blend without falling apart when sliced.

Is banana cream pudding the same as banana pudding?

Not quite. Banana pudding usually includes layers of pudding, sliced bananas, and wafers. Banana cream pudding refers more to the flavor of the pudding itself. You can use either in this recipe depending on how strong you want the banana flavor to be.

Tres Leches Banana Pudding Cake – Moist, Creamy Dessert Fusion

Tres Leches Banana Pudding Cake – Creamy & Irresistible Fusion

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Tres Leches Banana Pudding Cake blends creamy banana pudding with tres leches-soaked sponge for a moist, chilled dessert that’s perfect for brunch or parties.

Author: Hana Martin
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert, Brunch
Method: No-Bake (after baking base)
Cuisine: Fusion, Latin-Southern
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

1 prepared sponge or yellow cake
1 cup evaporated milk
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ cup whole milk or cream
2 ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup vanilla or banana pudding
1½ cups whipped cream or topping
Crushed Nilla wafers (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake or prepare sponge cake in a 9×13 dish.

2. Poke holes gently with a fork.

3. Mix the three milks in a bowl.

4. Slowly pour mixture over cake in stages.

5. Chill cake for 4+ hours or overnight.

6. Spread pudding over the soaked cake.

7. Add a layer of banana slices.

8. Top with whipped cream and chill.

9. Sprinkle crushed Nilla wafers before serving.

Notes

Use banana-flavored pudding for stronger banana flavor.
Chill before slicing for clean cuts.
Top with caramel or cinnamon for extra flair.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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