Tres Leches Pancakes

Name: Tres Leches Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 (15.25 oz) box French vanilla cake mix (such as Betty Crocker™ Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix); 1-1/4 cups almond milk; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; whipped cream (optional); Ground cinnamon (optional)

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These tres leches pancakes are a mouthwatering and easy way to combine your love for tres leches cake with light and fluffy pancakes. They're indulgent, but perfect for a special occasion, upscale breakfast, or brunch.

By Pat Bernitt

Published on June 6, 2023

Ingredients

Sauce:

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup half and half

Pancakes:

1 (15.25 oz) box French vanilla cake mix (such as Betty Crocker™ Super Moist French Vanilla Cake Mix)
1 1/4 cups almond milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup whipped cream, or as needed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or as needed (optional)

Directions

Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half and half in a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. This is a sauce, not a syrup, so consistency will be on the thinner side.
Add cake mix, almond milk, eggs, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large bowl, and beat vigorously by hand for 2 minutes.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, and lightly coat with remaining vegetable oil. Add 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake. Cook until edges begin to puff up, small bubbles appear, pop, and leave small holes, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes more.
Serve pancakes warm with a drizzle of the tres leches sauce, a dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cook's Note:

The tres leches sauce is very sweet, so I’d suggest that you start with just a drizzle, taste, and add more if desired. This recipe yields 18 to 20 pancakes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547	Calories
20g	Fat
81g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 6g	32%
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 627mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 81g	30%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 54g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 335mg	26%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 284mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.