Here’s a delicious recipe for Strawberry Tres Leches Cake:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the tres leches mixture:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until pale and thick. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg yolk mixture and mix until just combined.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the tres leches mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Pierce the warm cake all over with a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, making sure to evenly distribute it. Allow the cake to absorb the mixture for at least 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Before serving, prepare the whipped cream topping. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the sliced strawberries over the top of the cake, then spread the whipped cream over the strawberries.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Tres Leches Cake!
Enjoy your cake! Let me know if you need any further assistance.