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Creamy Tres Leches Cake Recipe with Whipped Cream and Strawberries Easy and Perfect

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A moist and tender tres leches cake soaked in a dreamy three-milk mixture, topped with freshly whipped cream and bright strawberries. Perfect for any occasion and surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12oz/354ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14oz/414ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×13-inch baking dish. Lightly flour it or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Separate the eggs carefully. Place the egg whites in a large mixing bowl and the yolks in another bowl.
  4. Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add ½ cup of sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks appear.
  5. In the bowl with yolks, add remaining ½ cup sugar and beat until pale and fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture gently until just combined. Then carefully fold in the beaten egg whites in three additions, preserving as much air as possible.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  8. While the cake bakes, prepare the tres leches milk mixture by whisking together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool slightly (about 15 minutes). Poke holes all over the cake using a fork or skewer. Pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak in.
  10. Chill the soaked cake in the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is best) to absorb the milk mixture fully.
  11. Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.
  12. Top with fresh sliced strawberries just before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor and presentation. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. If cake feels too soggy, reduce milk mixture slightly or increase baking time. Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture. For gluten-free option, substitute almond flour. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and coconut cream.

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Keywords: tres leches cake, creamy cake, whipped cream, strawberries, easy dessert, moist cake, three milk cake

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