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Homemade strawberry tres leches cake slice on a white plate, featuring fluffy whipped cream, juicy fresh strawberry topping, and moist sponge cake with a rustic, homemade look.

Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

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A fresh twist on the classic Mexican dessert, this Strawberry Tres Leches Cake combines a light sponge soaked in three milks with juicy macerated strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for spring and summer celebrations, birthdays, and make-ahead entertaining.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sponge Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Sifted for best texture
  • 1 ½ teaspoon IBaking powder
  • 5 large Eggs, separated - Whites and yolks beaten separately
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar - Divided between yolks and whites
  • ⅓ cup Whole milk - Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
Three-Milk Mixture
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk - Essential, no good substitute
  • 1 can (12 oz) Evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Strawberry macerating liquid - Optional, from strawberries
Strawberry Components
  • 2 lbs Fresh strawberries - Hulled & sliced
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar - For macerating
  • 3 tablespoon Strawberry jam/preserves
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice - Brightens flavor
Whipped Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream - Chilled
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Fork (for poking holes)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Slice and macerate strawberries with sugar for 30 minutes. Reserve some for garnish.
  2. Prepare sponge batter (whip whites, mix yolks, fold in flour and milk). Bake in greased 9x13 pan at 350°F for 25–30 minutes. Cool slightly.
  3. Whisk condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and a little strawberry liquid until smooth.
  4. Poke holes in cake with a fork and slowly pour milk mixture over top. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread over cake, top with strawberries and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 725IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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