Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches
This decadent Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake is a delightful combination of moist cake, sweet strawberry-infused milk, and creamy whipped cream.
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It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Ingredients:
Cake:
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Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Vanilla cake mix | 1 box |
Milk | 1 cup |
Vegetable oil | 1/2 cup |
Eggs | 3 large |
Sour cream | 1/2 cup |
Tres Leches Mixture:
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced | 1 pint |
Granulated sugar | 1/4 cup |
Sweetened condensed milk | 1 can (14 oz) |
Evaporated milk | 1 can (12 oz) |
Half-and-half | 1 cup |
Whipped Cream Topping:
Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Heavy cream | 2 cups |
Powdered sugar | 1/4 cup |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Fresh strawberries, chopped | 1/2 pint (for garnish) |
Equipment
- 13×9 inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowls
- Potato masher or fork
- Whisk
Instructions:
Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, oil, eggs, and sour cream. Mix well.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and bake for 30-34 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool slightly before proceeding.
Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture
- Mash sliced strawberries and sugar together in a medium bowl.
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add evaporated milk and half-and-half. Mix well.
Assemble the Cake
- Poke holes in the warm cake using a fork or skewer.
- Pour strawberry milk mixture evenly over the cake.
- Let cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping
- In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Finish and Serve
- Spread whipped cream over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with chopped strawberries.
- Serve chilled.
Enjoy!