Mexican Tres Leches Cake with Fresh Strawberries

Mexican Tres Leches Cake with Fresh Strawberries

VegetarianMexicanDessertFamily-FriendlyComfort FoodClassic
⏱️ 30m PREP
🔥 30m COOK
👥 12 SERVINGS
350 CAL/SERV
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Overview

A moist and indulgent Mexican dessert made with a light sponge cake soaked in three types of milk, topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Macronutrients per serving

70
grams
Protein
7.0g 10%
Fat
18.0g 26%
Carbs
45.0g 64%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Calcium
20% DV
Supports bone health
☀️ Vitamin C
25% DV
Supports immune function
☀️ Vitamin A
15% DV
Essential for vision and immune function
☀️ Folate
10% DV
Important for cell division
🔺 Iron
8% DV
Essential for oxygen transport

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Tres Leches Mixture

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk

Topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pint strawberries hulled and sliced

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of sugar on high speed until the mixture is pale and doubled in volume. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. 4 In another bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  5. 5 Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  6. 6 Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 7 While the cake is baking, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk in a small bowl.
  8. 8 Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the cake using a fork and slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  9. 9 To make the topping, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  10. 10 Spread the whipped cream over the chilled cake and top with sliced strawberries.
  11. 11 Serve chilled and enjoy your Mexican Tres Leches Cake with Fresh Strawberries.

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