Tres Leches Cake Recipe
Moist Mexican cake, made with fresh strawberries!
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Cake
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- 2
In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 6
Prepare the Milk Mixture
In a medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
- 7
Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes all over the top using a fork or toothpick.
- 8
- 9
Prepare the Topping
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- 10
Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake and top with fresh strawberries.
- 11
Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your Tres Leches cake!
