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strawberry tres leches cake recipe

Mouthwatering Strawberry Tres Leches Cake Recipe

🍓🥛 Moist & Creamy Strawberry Tres Leches Cake! A dreamy, fruit-filled twist on the classic Latin dessert. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or just a sweet treat! 🍰✨
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • For the Three-Milk Mixture:
  • 1 15 oz can evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 12 ounces fresh strawberries diced
  • ⅓ cup pureed strawberries
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup strawberry puree

For Decoration:

  • 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries sliced

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and whole milk.
  • Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before soaking.

Step 2: Make the Three-Milk Mixture

  • In a bowl, mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.

Step 3: Soak the Cake

  • Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer.
  • Slowly pour the three-milk mixture over the cake. Let it soak for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

Step 4: Make the Strawberry Topping

  • Blend ⅓ cup of fresh strawberries into a puree.
  • Toss diced strawberries with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Prepare the Whipped Cream

  • Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and strawberry puree until stiff peaks form.

Step 6: Assemble the Cake

  • Spread whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.
  • Arrange sliced fresh strawberries on top.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: This cake is best made 1 day in advance for maximum flavor.
  • Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Dairy-Free Version: Use coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk instead of dairy.
  • Flavor Twists: Add orange zest, cinnamon, or a splash of liqueur for variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSugar: 30g
Keyword Easy Dessert, Latin Desserts, Mexican Cake, Moist Cake, Strawberry Tres Leches, Tres Leches Cake, Whipped Cream Cake
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