Recipes Desserts Cakes Strawberry Cake Recipes Strawberry Tres Leches Cake 5.0 (1) 1 Review 2 Photos This strawberry tres leches cake is a delicious summertime treat. A moist but light cake soaked in fresh strawberry milk and topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. The strawberry milk is the key to imparting maximum strawberry flavor into the cake. By Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein has loved baking since the age of 6 and now works for the Dotdash Meredith team as a Test Kitchen Assistant. The one tool Amanda cannot live without would have to be a rubber spatula. She calls it "an absolute essential and such a versatile tool". Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 10, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Cool Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 1 cake Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings Cake baking spray 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature Strawberry Milk 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered, plus sliced strawberries for garnish 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream whipped topping to taste Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with baking spray; set aside. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until light, fluffy, and almost doubled in volume, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat in half of the flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated. Gradually stream in the milk until combined, followed by the remaining flour mixture. Transfer batter to prepared baking dish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack in the pan for 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, for the strawberry milk toss strawberries and sugar in a small bowl until fully coated, let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a blender and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Strain puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl, discarding any pulp or seeds. Whisk together 1 cup of the strained strawberry puree (reserving any remaining for a later use), evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream into a large bowl until fullycombined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Using a wooden skewer or the tines of a fork, poke holes all over the top of the cooled Cake, pour strawberry ,ilk mixture evenly over cake. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Top with a layer of whipped topping and sliced strawberries before serving. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 398 Calories 12g Fat 64g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 398 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 7g 35% Cholesterol 83mg 28% Sodium 302mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 64g 23% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 51g Protein 10g 19% Vitamin C 24mg 27% Calcium 288mg 22% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 378mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.