Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Who doesn't love a good tres leches cake? This version, made with fresh strawberries, is especially delicious. The cake is light and fluffy, and the strawberries add a natural sweetness and flavor that pairs perfectly with the creaminess of the tres leches. Serve this dessert for your next special occasion, and everyone will love it!
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
Cake
- 4 large eggs separated
- ⅔ cups granulated sugar divided
- ⅔ cups cake flour sifted
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp rum
Topping
- 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups strawberry fresh
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, then grease the paper with butter or oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until slightly thickened. Gradually add ⅓ cup of sugar, beating on high speed until thick and lighter in color. Fold in flour, a third at a time.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, Place egg whites and salt. With clean beaters, beat on medium until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until the sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form.
- Fold a third of the whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining whites. Gently spread into prepared pan.
- Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Let's Soak and Decorate!
- In a small mixing bowl, mix cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and extracts.
- Place the cake on a rimmed serving plate. Poke holes on the top with a skewer, then brush or pour slowly over the cake. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours.
- For the topping, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar; beat until peaks form. Spread over the top of the cake. Top cake with sliced and whole fresh strawberries.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy with family and friends!