Description
Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is a decadent twist on the classic Latin American dessert. The light, airy sponge cake is soaked in a rich mixture of three milks, topped with a fluffy whipped cream layer, and garnished with fresh strawberries for the perfect balance of creamy and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with ¾ cup of granulated sugar until pale and thick. Add the vanilla extract and mix. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk and melted butter until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter in thirds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake is cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- In a medium bowl, combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cooled cake, ensuring the cake absorbs the liquid. Let the cake absorb the milk for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it for a few hours.
- In the meantime, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form to make the whipped topping.
- Once the cake has absorbed the milk mixture, spread the whipped cream over the top and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- This cake is perfect for making ahead and refrigerating for up to 2 days.
- If you prefer a more tropical twist, try replacing one of the milks with coconut milk for a coconut-infused version.
- For a richer flavor, add a touch of rum or flavored liqueur to the milk soak.
- If using frozen strawberries, ensure they are thawed and excess moisture is drained before garnishing the cake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
