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strawberry crunch tres leches cake

The Ultimate Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake for Any Occasion

This Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake combines the rich, milky goodness of tres leches with a buttery strawberry crunch topping for the ultimate dessert! Moist, decadent, and bursting with strawberry flavor, it’s a must-try for any sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cake:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • For the Tres Leches Mixture:
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • ¾ cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Whipped Topping:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Crunch Topping:
  • 1 cup Golden Oreos crushed
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Bake the Cake
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat egg yolks with ½ cup sugar until pale. Stir in vanilla and milk.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg white mixture into the egg yolk mixture. Gradually add the dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over using a fork.
  • Step 2: Soak with Tres Leches Mixture
  • Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and vanilla.
  • Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to absorb.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
  • Step 3: Make the Whipped Topping
  • In a bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread evenly over the chilled cake.
  • Step 4: Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • In a food processor, pulse Golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries into crumbs.
  • Stir in melted butter until combined.
  • Sprinkle over the whipped topping.
  • Step 5: Serve And Enjoy
  • Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy this strawberry-filled creamy delight!

Notes

  • Want extra strawberry flavor? Add fresh strawberry slices between the whipped topping and crunch layer.
  • Make it ahead! This cake is even better after chilling overnight.
  • No Golden Oreos? Use vanilla wafers instead!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16g
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