A Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is a delightful twist on the classic Tres Leches Cake, incorporating fresh strawberries to add a fruity freshness to the rich, moist cake soaked in a mixture of three different kinds of milk. Here’s a recipe to create this delicious dessert:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 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
For the Tres Leches Mixture:
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 cups sliced strawberries
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat Egg Whites: In another bowl, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until pale and creamy. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites until just combined. Then, fold in the dry ingredients gently until no streaks remain.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Prepare Tres Leches Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream.
- Soak the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, pierce it all over with a fork. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, ensuring it soaks in evenly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to soak up the milk mixture.
- Prepare Topping: When ready to serve, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake and top with sliced strawberries.
- Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled, garnished with extra strawberries if desired.
Enjoy your Strawberry Tres Leches Cake as a refreshing and decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, especially during the strawberry season!