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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake Recipe

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This Strawberry Tres Leches cake is a luscious and moist dessert featuring a strawberry-flavored sponge soaked in a creamy trio of milks, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Perfect for strawberry lovers, this dessert combines the classic richness of tres leches with a fruity twist for a refreshing and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 boxed strawberry cake mix (follow amount as per box instructions)
  • Eggs (use amount specified on box)
  • Oil (use amount specified on box)
  • Milk (use in place of water amount on box, equal quantity)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Milk Mixture

  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup strawberry milk (or whole milk blended with 3–4 strawberries + 1 tbsp sugar)

Topping

  • 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package instructions, substituting the water with milk and adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for extra flavor. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as instructed on the box.
  2. Cool the cake: After baking, let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes to ensure it’s warm but manageable for the next step.
  3. Poke holes: Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. This will allow the milk mixture to soak deeply and make the cake moist.
  4. Prepare the milk mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and strawberry milk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Soak the cake: Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the entire cake, giving it time to absorb the liquid thoroughly through the holes you made.
  6. Chill: Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the cake to soak fully and become tender and flavorful.
  7. Make whipped cream topping: Beat the cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a mixer until stiff peaks form. This will create a rich, fluffy topping.
  8. Frost the cake: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake, covering the entire surface smoothly.
  9. Add strawberry garnish: Arrange the fresh sliced strawberries on top of the whipped cream layer. You can slice them in halves or thin slices depending on preference.
  10. Final chill and serve: Refrigerate the finished cake until ready to serve to keep it fresh and chilled. Enjoy this fruity, creamy dessert cold for best taste.

Notes

  • Substitute the water in the cake mix with milk for a richer cake texture.
  • You can make your own strawberry milk by blending whole milk with fresh strawberries and a tablespoon of sugar if store-bought is not available.
  • Ensure the cake has ample time to soak in the milk mixture for optimal moisture and flavor.
  • Use cold heavy cream for whipping to achieve the best volume and texture.
  • For a more intense strawberry flavor, layer some diced strawberries between the cake and whipped cream if desired.

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