Copycat Crumbl Biscoff Tres Leches Cake Recipe – Is It as Good as It Sounds?
Crumbl introduced this Biscoff tres leches cake and it's incredible! Spiced cake is soaked in tres leches sauce until it's impossibly moist, then topped with Biscoff cookie butter, whipped cream, and cookie pieces. The Biscoff adds caramelized spice notes that elevate classic tres leches. This disappeared in one sitting.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- all-purpose flour 2 cups
- bread flour 1 cup
- cornstarch 2 tbsp
- baking powder 2 tsp
- ground cinnamon 1 tsp
- unsalted butter 1 stick
- cream cheese 4 oz
- Biscoff cookie butter 0.5 cup
- granulated sugar 1.25 cups
- brown sugar 0.5 cup
- large eggs 2 pieces
- egg yolk 1 piece
- pure vanilla extract 2 tsp
- whole milk 0.5 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- sweetened condensed milk 0.5 cup
- evaporated milk 0.5 cup
- heavy cream 0.5 cup
- Biscoff cookies, crushed 0.5 cup
- whipped cream 1 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
70 g
53%
Protein
7 g
5%
Fat
24 g
42%
Cooking steps
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1. Beat softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, and Biscoff cookie butter together until light and creamy. This combo ensures the cookie base has Crumbl’s signature ultra-soft, moist texture and caramelized spice flavors.
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2. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Mix in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Add whole milk. Mix until smooth; this step guarantees even aeration for a thick, pillowy crumb.
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3. Sift together all-purpose flour, bread flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet ingredients. Use bread flour and cornstarch to mimic Crumbl’s chewy yet soft texture. Don’t overmix: stop when no dry streaks remain.
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4. Scoop dough into 8 oversized balls (about 145g each), flatten slightly into 4–5 inch discs. Chill dough for at least 1 hour — this is Crumbl’s trick for cookies that stay thick and soft, not spreading thin.
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5. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 13–15 minutes, just until edges are set and centers are soft. Let cool on pan. While cooling, whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream for tres leches soak.
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6. When cookies are barely warm, gently poke holes across the top with a fork. Slowly spoon tres leches mixture over each until absorbed. Let cookies rest 30 minutes for full soak.
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7. Spread a layer of Biscoff cookie butter over cookies. Pipe or dollop whipped cream on top. Finish with generous sprinkle of crushed Biscoff cookies. Serve chilled or slightly cool for true Crumbl experience.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this actually taste like the Crumbl Biscoff Tres Leches Cake?
Yes, this recipe is engineered to match Crumbl’s oversized, moist, and spiced cake. It uses Biscoff cookie butter and crushed cookies for authentic caramelized flavor and includes a tres leches soak for incredible moisture, just like the original.
Q. Why did my cookies spread too thin or end up dry?
Crumbl cookies are known for their thickness and soft centers. Make sure to chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking. Don’t overbake—pull them when the edges are set but centers are soft. Overmixing the dough or skipping the chilling step can make cookies spread or dry out.
Q. Can I substitute ingredients like bread flour or cream cheese?
Bread flour adds structure for thick cookies, and cream cheese ensures a moist crumb. You can use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour, but cookies may be less chewy. Don’t skip cream cheese if you want Crumbl texture; otherwise, full-fat Greek yogurt is the closest substitute.
Q. How many calories and carbs are in each Biscoff Tres Leches Cake cookie?
Each Crumbl-sized cookie (about 145g) contains around 530 kcal, 70g carbohydrates (53% of calories), 7g protein (5%), and 24g fat (42%). These are very indulgent cookies that match the real Crumbl nutritional profile.
Q. How should I store or freeze these cookies?
Cookies can be refrigerated for up to 3 days after soaking and topping. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies and tres leches mixture separately up to 1 month. Add whipped cream and Biscoff topping right before serving for best freshness.
