Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsTwisted ForkStrawberry Tres Leches Recipe

Strawberry Tres Leches Recipe

Inspired by Twisted Fork
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Light, moist, sponge cake with whipped cream and honey strawberry sauce.

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Ingredients

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Cake

Tres Leches Mixture

Strawberry Sauce

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Whisk Eggs and Sugar

    In another bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Tres Leches Mixture

  1. 7

    Prepare the Milk Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk. Whisk until smooth.

  2. 8

    Soak the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the surface with a fork and slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes.

Whipped Cream

  1. 9

    Whip the Cream

    In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form.

  2. 10

    Frost the Cake

    Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake, covering it completely.

Strawberry Sauce

  1. 11

    Prepare the Strawberries

    In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, honey, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.

  2. 12

    Serve the Cake

    Drizzle the strawberry sauce over the whipped cream on the cake before serving.

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