Strawberry Shortcake Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Trying The Spring Dessert)
This strawberry tres leches was unbelievably moist and decadent! Classic strawberry shortcake flavors transformed into a creamy, milk-soaked dream cake.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- All-purpose flour 1.5 cups
- Baking powder 1.5 tsp
- Salt 0.5 tsp
- Eggs 5 pieces
- Granulated sugar 1 cup
- Whole milk 0.5 cup
- Unsalted butter 4 tbsp
- Fresh strawberries 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
- Vanilla extract 2 tsp
- Sweetened condensed milk 1 cup
- Evaporated milk 1 cup
- Heavy cream 1 cup
- Powdered sugar 0.25 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
48 g
58%
Protein
7 g
9%
Fat
13 g
33%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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2
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
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3
In a mixer, beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed until thick and pale, about 5 minutes; add vanilla extract.
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4
Gently fold dry ingredients into egg mixture. Combine milk with melted butter; stir into batter just until incorporated.
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5
Pour batter into pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, until top springs back when touched; cool completely.
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6
Poke holes all over cake with a fork. Whisk sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup heavy cream; slowly pour over cake allowing it to absorb.
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7
Chill cake at least 1 hour. Whip remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
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8
Top chilled cake with whipped cream and arrange sliced fresh strawberries evenly over the top before serving.
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this Strawberry Shortcake Tres Leches Cake taste like an authentic limited-time spring offering?
Absolutely! The cake combines the moist, creamy elements of tres leches with classic strawberry shortcake freshness, capturing the decadent experience you’d expect from a spring or seasonal menu dessert.
Q. Can beginners make this Strawberry Shortcake Tres Leches Cake? How long does it take?
Yes, it’s a great project for enthusiastic bakers! The process is mostly simple mixing and layering, with the whole cake ready in around 90 minutes plus chilling.
Q. Can I customize or adapt this cake to be dairy-free or gluten-free?
You can use a gluten-free flour blend for the cake and swap the milks and cream for your favorite dairy-free alternatives—just note the classic rich texture may change slightly.
Q. How many calories are in one serving of this cake?
Each serving contains approximately 330 kcal, with a balanced mix of carbs, fat, and a touch of protein.
Q. Can I make this cake ahead of time and how should I store leftovers?
Yes, this cake’s flavor improves as it rests! You can prepare it a day in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the whipped cream and strawberries just before serving for best results.
