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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

A moist and creamy strawberry-infused tres leches cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 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
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • Fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar until pale. Mix in milk and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients.
  4. In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter.
  5. Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  6. Poke holes all over the cake with a fork. Mix condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and strawberry puree. Pour evenly over the cake.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with whipped cream and fresh strawberries before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog