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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

A luscious strawberry tres leches cake with a velvety sponge soaked in a trio of creamy milks, perfect for summer picnics or birthday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour ensure it’s fresh for the best texture
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the cake and helps create a moist crumb
  • 1 tbsp baking powder gives the cake its lift
  • 1 tsp salt enhances all the flavors
  • 4 large eggs room temperature eggs whip better for fluffiness
  • 1 cup milk whole milk is ideal for this recipe
For the Milk Mixture
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk essential for that tres leches charm
  • 1 can evaporated milk creates a lighter texture
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream heavy cream yields a more decadent result
For the Strawberries
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced and sweetened
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream ensure it’s very cold before whipping
  • 1 4 powdered sugar sweetens the whipped cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla makes all the difference

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cake batter by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. Mix the dry and wet ingredients together gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Preparing the Milk Mixture
  1. Prepare the milk mixture by combining sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk or heavy cream.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it, allowing it to absorb.
  2. Top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer picnics or birthday celebrations.

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