Introduction
Are you looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further than this amazing Strawberry Tres Leches Cake. This classic Latin American dessert is a spongy cake soaked in three different types of milk and topped with fresh strawberries. It’s easy to make and the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake, you will need:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. 3. In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. 4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk, until well combined. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 7. While the cake is baking, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a large bowl. 8. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. 9. Using a fork, poke holes all over the surface of the cake. 10. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure it gets into all the holes. 11. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. 12. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until stiff peaks form. 13. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake. 14. Top with sliced strawberries and serve.
Nutrition
One serving of this delicious Strawberry Tres Leches Cake contains approximately:
- Calories: 390
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 38g
- Protein: 7g
Conclusion
This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It’s easy to make, delicious, and will impress your guests. The combination of the spongy cake soaked in three types of milk and topped with fresh strawberries is simply irresistible. Give this recipe a try and you won’t be disappointed.
