This Delicious Crumbl Tres Leches Cake Recipe is Perfect for Summer

The Copycat Crumbl Recipe You’ve Been Waiting For

Breaking news: Crumbl isn’t just known for its pillowy cookies. Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Crumbl released its family-sized Crumbl Tres Leches Cake, delighting customers nationwide. If you’ve never had Crumbl’s Tres Leches Cake Recipe, you’re in for the time of your life. 

This cake is a Mexican classic, featuring yellow cake made with three (tres) types of milk (leche.) As you can imagine, the cake is incredibly moist, especially when topped with whipped cream and cinnamon. 

Crumbl’s version of this cake may be limited-time, but you can enjoy this sweet treat whenever you want with our copycat recipe. Not only is our version easy to make, but it will also save you money in the long run. Serve Crumbl Tres Leches Cake at your next taco night, or go all out with a Cinco de Mayo spread. 

Crumbl Cookies 101

Are you an expert on Crumbl Cookies? Think again! Here are some things you may have yet to learn about the chain. 

• Crumbl Cookies was started in 2017 by two cousins,Jason McGowan (CEO) and Sawyer Hemsley (COO), who opened their first store in Utah. 
• Crumbl features a rotating menu, which keeps their customers returning for more. 
• Only some things change, though. Chocolate chip and sugar cookies are usually on the menu, perfect for those who like a familiar treat. 
• Crumbl is one of the only bakery chains that collaborate with celebs. In 2024, Crumbl created a cookie in honor of Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts tour.

Cost of Making Our Crumbl Tres Leches Cake 

Crumbl’s Tres Leches Cake will cost most customers a hefty $29. Customers are reporting this cake serves 12-18, but many will still find that cost outrageous. In comparison, you can make our copycat Crumbl Tres Leches Cake for around $15.50. Keep in mind that this may differ based on locale.

Here’s how that breaks down:

• Vanilla cake mix: $2.50 
• Whole milk: $0.50 
• Condensed milk: $2 
• Evaporated milk: $1.50 
• Butter: $1
• Eggs: $2
• Cherries: $3 
• Whipped cream: $2 
• Cinnamon: $1 

Total: $15.50 for the cake, which yields $1.29 per piece of cake!

We’ll take that price any day! 🤩

How to Make Our Crumbl Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Here’s how to make a Copycat Crumbl Tres Leches Cake in three easy steps and tips we’ve learned making this.  To get to the entire recipe, you can keep scrolling for the step by step.

Step One: Bake the Cake

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the vanilla cake mix, butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Do not overmix.

Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for at least 10 minutes. 

Step Two: Make the Tres Leches Sauce Recipe

Make the tres leches sauce by whisking the whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk in a small bowl. 

Use a wooden spoon or fork to poke holes in the cooled cake. This can get messy, but that’s ok! The topping will cover any imperfections. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Place in the refrigerator to soak for at least one hour. 

Step Three: Add Toppings and Serve

Remove the cooled cake from the fridge and top with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and cinnamon. You can also add strawberries or raspberries. Serve cold, and enjoy!

What to Serve With Crumbl Tres Leches Cake

Serve your Tres Leches Cake with additional tres leche sauce if desired. You can also add a side of fresh berries and whipped cream. 

Storing Leftover Crumbl Tres Leches Cake

You can store leftover Crumbl Tres Leches Cake Recipe in the fridge for up to 5 days. However, we don’t recommend freezing the cake, as the texture isn’t the same when thawed. 

Crumbl Tres Leches Cake Recipe

Are you looking for a moist, refreshing summer cake and you don't have a Crumbl near you? We've got the copycat recipe for the Crumbl Tres Leches Cake which is really cheap to make and a classic cake you'll love to have in your recipe book.

• 9×13 Baking Dish
• Mixing Bowl Set
• Whisk
• Cooking Spray
• Large Measuring Cup
• Fork

Cake

• 1 box Vanilla or Yellow cake mix
• 1 stick butter (melted)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

Tres Leches Sauce

• 1 cup whole milk or cream
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14-ounce)
• 1 can evaporated milk (12-ounce)

Toppings

• 1 jar maraschino cherries
• 1 can whipped cream
• 1 cinnamon (to garnish)

For the Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the vanilla cake mix, butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Do not overmix.

3. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes.

For the Tres Leches Sauce and Topping

1. Make the tres leches sauce by whisking the whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk in a small bowl.

2. Use a wooden spoon or fork to poke holes in the cooled cake

3. Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Place in the refrigerator to soak for at least 1 hour.

4. Remove the cooled cake from the fridge and top with whipped cream, cherries and cinnamon.

5. Serve cold and enjoy!

Dessert

Mexican

copycat recipe