Description
Strawberry tres leches cake is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a fluffy sponge soaked in a rich blend of three milks. Topped with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this cake is perfect for celebrations or quiet indulgence. Its moist texture and vibrant flavors will impress guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Fresh strawberries, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; mix in the dry ingredients and whole milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl. Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture evenly over it.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; spread over the soaked cake and top with sliced strawberries.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing vanilla or almond extract into the batter. You can easily substitute strawberries with other fruits like mangoes or peaches for seasonal variations.