Strawberry Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of Strawberry Tres Leches Cake, a moist and rich dessert that beautifully combines strawberry flavors with creamy goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
For the Milk Mixture:
- 1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (12-oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
For the Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- crushed freeze-dried strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Follow the package directions to prepare the strawberry cake. Bake in a greased and floured 9×13 pan as directed.
- Mix the Milk Mixture: Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake is baked, poke holes in it and pour the milk mixture over it. Let the cake cool, then refrigerate overnight.
- Whip the Topping: Before serving, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake and garnish with chopped strawberries.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cake to chill overnight to absorb the milk mixture.
- You can customize the topping with additional fruits or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Strawberry Tres Leches Cake, Strawberry Cake, Tres Leches Cake, Dessert, Mexican Dessert
Find it online: https://lucabites.com/strawberry-tres-leches-cake-recipe/
