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Tres Leches Strawberry Cake

Decadent Tres Leches Strawberry Cake That Dances on Your Taste Buds

This Tres Leches Strawberry Cake bridges creamy indulgence and fruity freshness, creating a crowd-pleasing dessert that's surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Latin American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder helps the cake rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 4 large eggs separated yolks and whites for height
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar works for a caramelized touch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract essential for flavor
  • 1 cup whole milk contributes moisture
For the Soaking Mixture
  • 1 cup evaporated milk adds creaminess
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk provides intense sweetness
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream can substitute with coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder stabilizes the filling
For the Topping
  • 2 cups strawberries ripe strawberries for best flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • electric mixer
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together 4 egg yolks and 1 cup of granulated sugar until pale and thickened. Add 1 cup of whole milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg yolk mixture.
  5. In a clean bowl, whip 4 egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add 1/3 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter.
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
  10. Poke holes in the cooled cakes and pour the milk mixture over evenly.
  11. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the soaked cakes.
  12. Chill the layered cake for at least 4 hours before serving.
  13. Slice and serve the Tres Leches Strawberry Cake, enjoying the layers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better whipping. Chill the cake to meld flavors effectively.

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