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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake – Easy Summer Dessert


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A light and fluffy sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Perfect for a refreshing summer dessert.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale and thick. Stir in milk and vanilla.
  4. Fold flour mixture into yolk mixture until just combined.
  5. In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold egg whites into batter until no white streaks remain. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  7. In a large measuring cup, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup heavy cream.
  8. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  9. In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake.
  10. Arrange sliced strawberries on top. Serve cold.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste. Add a splash of rum or vanilla extract to the milk mixture for extra flavor. For best results, let the cake soak overnight.