Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
A moist and creamy Mexican dessert soaked in three types of milk, topped with fresh strawberries.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Fork
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour for the sponge cake.
- 1 cup Sugar Granulated sugar for sweetness.
- 4 large Eggs Large eggs for the sponge cake.
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder For leavening the cake.
- 1 pinch Salt To enhance flavor.
Milk Mixture Ingredients
- 1 can Evaporated Milk Adds creaminess to the cake.
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Provides sweetness and richness.
- 1 cup Whole Milk Keeps the cake moist.
Topping Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries For topping the cake.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and grease a baking pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After the cake cools, poke holes all over it with a fork.
- Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk in a bowl.
- Pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks in.
- Cover and chill the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top the cake with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based milks and a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg