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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake – Easy Summer Dessert

A light and moist sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale. Stir in milk and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into yolk mixture.
  5. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly.
  6. Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. Poke holes in cake with a fork and slowly pour milk mixture over it. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Chef Sally