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Easy Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

A strawberry lover’s dream with strawberry cake mix and strawberry milk used in both the batter and soaking mixture, topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This luscious, fruity twist on the classic tres leches cake is perfect for any sweet occasion.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup strawberry-flavored milk (or regular milk for less strawberry flavor)
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for soaking mixture)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh sliced strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and strawberry milk. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1 cup heavy whipping cream.
  6. Poke holes all over the cooled cake using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  7. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to absorb the milk mixture fully.
  8. In a large bowl, beat the remaining 2 cups heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the soaked cake.
  10. Top with fresh sliced strawberries before serving.

Notes

For extra strawberry flavor, use strawberry-flavored milk in both the batter and soaking mixture. The cake is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors. Poking holes in the cake allows the milk mixture to soak thoroughly, ensuring a moist texture.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg