Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
The ultimate comfort food, this Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is the perfect blend of creamy and fruity goodness. Moist cake soaked in a rich milk mixture topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s an easy dessert that will impress your guests. Make it tonight for an unforgettable treat!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand Mixer
- 9×13-inch Baking Dish
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients to make cake
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cake according to the package directions. Bake in a greased and floured 9×13 inch pan according to package directions.
- Mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half.
- Remove cake from the oven. Poke holes in the warm cake and slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake. Cool the cake completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to serve, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip at high speed for 1-2 minutes. Spread over cake and top with chopped strawberries.
Notes
- Use a chopstick: to poke holes in the cake for soaking.
- Substitute: You can use a tub of Cool Whip for the fresh whipped cream if you prefer.
- Extra strawberry flavor: Substitute strawberry milk for half-and-half. Fold fresh chopped strawberries into the batter.
- Layer of jam: Add a layer of strawberry jam on top of the cake before adding whipped cream.
- Storage: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator.