Ohhh this one is dreamy 🍓🤍—Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is light, milky, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you want a show-stopper dessert.
🍓 Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients (Serves 10–12)
Cake
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
(or homemade sponge cake if preferred) - Ingredients listed on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
Tres Leches Milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup strawberry puree (fresh strawberries blended)
Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Whipped Topping
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Prepare and bake cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions.
- Let cool completely.
2️⃣ Poke & Soak
- Poke holes all over the cake using a fork or skewer.
- In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and strawberry puree.
- Slowly pour mixture over the cake.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3️⃣ Add Strawberries
- Toss sliced strawberries with sugar (if using).
- Spread evenly over the soaked cake.
4️⃣ Whip the Cream
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread evenly over strawberries.
5️⃣ Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
⭐ Tips for Best Tres Leches
- Use room-temperature cake before soaking.
- Fresh strawberry puree gives the best flavor (no artificial taste).
- For cleaner slices, chill the cake well before cutting.
- Want extra strawberry flavor? Add a thin layer of strawberry jam before whipped cream.
🔄 Variations
- Chocolate Strawberry Tres Leches: Use chocolate cake mix.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Tres Leches: Add dollops of sweetened cream cheese under whipped cream.
- Low-Sugar: Use sugar-free condensed milk and less sweet whipped cream.
This cake is soft, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth good 🍰🍓
Want a from-scratch sponge cake version or a strawberry-coconut twist next?