Strawberry Tres Leches Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is a heavenly twist on the traditional Latin American dessert. A fluffy sponge cake is soaked in a mixture of three milks, topped with sweet whipped cream, and finished with fresh strawberries for a refreshing, creamy treat perfect for spring and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare cake batter: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat 5 large eggs until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, then 1 tsp vanilla extract. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Cool cake for 10 minutes, then pierce the surface all over with a fork.
6. Mix milk soak: In a bowl, combine 1 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup whole milk. Pour evenly over the cake. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Whip topping: Beat 1 ½ cups heavy cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake.
8. Add strawberries: Arrange 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries on top before serving.