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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

The ultimate dessert craving fulfilled! This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is a heavenly, moist cake soaked in a blend of three milks, topped with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, this easy and delightful treat will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix plus ingredients to make cake
  • 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12-oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • to taste crushed freeze-dried strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • 9×13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to package directions. Bake in a greased and floured 9×13 pan according to package directions.
  2. Mix together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half.
  3. Remove cake from oven. Poke holes in warm cake and slowly pour milk mixture over cake. Cool cake completely.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. When ready to serve, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip at high speed for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Spread over cake and top with chopped strawberries.

Notes

  • Tip 1: I use a chopstick, straw, or spoon handle to poke holes in the cake.
  • Tip 2: You can substitute a tub of Cool Whip for the fresh whipped cream if you prefer.
  • Tip 3: For extra strawberry flavor: Substitute strawberry milk for half-and-half.
  • Tip 4: Fold fresh chopped strawberries into the batter.
  • Tip 5: Add a layer of strawberry jam on top of the cake before adding whipped cream.