Description
Transform a strawberry cake mix and 3 kinds of milk into the most amazing Strawberry Tres Leches Cake! This easy dessert starts with a milk-soaked strawberry cake, topped with whipped cream and sweet, juicy strawberries.
Ingredients
- 1 box (13.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13-inch cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, water, and melted butter. Beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until the batter lightens in color and is well combined.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
4. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
6. Poke holes all over the cake using a fork.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in as you go.
8. Cover the cake with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
9. In a separate container, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Refrigerate alongside the cake.
10. When ready to serve, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread over the top of the milk-soaked cake.
11. Top with the sugared strawberries and their juices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make-Ahead Instructions: This is a perfect dessert to make ahead, as it needs to chill for at least 8–12 hours. Do not prepare more than 2 days in advance. Wait until just before serving to add the whipped topping and strawberries.
Variations: Use strawberry milk instead of whole milk for more strawberry flavor, or add strawberry extract to the whipped cream. Try half vanilla and half strawberry extract if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 305mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 99mg