Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is an ultra-moist sponge cake soaked in a sweet three-milk mixture and topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
The result is a light, creamy dessert bursting with strawberry flavor that's perfect for birthdays, holidays, Valentine's Day, and summer gatherings.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Incredibly moist texture
Fresh strawberry flavor
Perfect make-ahead dessert
Great for celebrations
Light and creamy
Crowd-pleasing recipe
Ingredients
Cake
1 cup all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tres Leches Mixture
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
Strawberry Layer
2 cups diced strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
Whipped Topping
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
Step 3
Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until pale and fluffy.
Mix in milk and vanilla.
Fold in dry ingredients.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Fold into the batter.
Step 5
Pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Allow cake to cool completely.
Step 6
Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
Poke holes all over the cake.
Slowly pour milk mixture over the cake.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Step 7
Toss strawberries with sugar.
Spread over the chilled cake.
Step 8
Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Spread over strawberries.
Garnish with additional fresh strawberries.
Variations
Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake
Add strawberry crunch topping.
Chocolate Strawberry Tres Leches
Add chocolate drizzle.
Berry Tres Leches Cake
Use strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
Strawberry Cheesecake Tres Leches
Add cheesecake filling between layers.
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called tres leches?
Tres leches means "three milks" in Spanish.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. It's even better the next day.
Can I freeze it?
Freeze without whipped topping for best results.
Nutrition
Calories will vary depending on serving size.