Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

This fruity twist on the classic tres leches cake is soaked in a rich milk mixture and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. It’s perfect for celebrations or any dessert craving!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Tres Leches Mixture:

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Cake

Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Prepare the Batter
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.

Step 2: Soak the Cake

Poke Holes
- Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the cooled cake.
Add Milk Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks in evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 3: Make the Topping

Whip Cream
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Assemble
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake. Top with sliced strawberries.

Tips

Make Ahead: This cake tastes even better when made a day in advance.
Variations: Add a layer of strawberry jam between the cake and whipped cream for extra flavor.
Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy the luscious, fruity delight of this Strawberry Tres Leches Cake—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!