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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Array/5
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min plus fridge time
SERVINGS
16 servings
Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is an easy and delicious twist on the classic tres leches cake and a fun way to use Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk. (plus it’s semihomemade which I always love)
This cake is made with a fluffy strawberry sponge cake soaked in three types of milk—including Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk—this easy recipe is a fun and flavorful twist on the traditional Latin dessert.
Perfect dessert for a backyard BBQ, Easter, Mother’s Day, or just a special treat at home, this cake is always a crowd pleaser. And the best part? It’s super simple to make!
What is Tres Leches Cake?
Tres Leches means “three milks” in Spanish, and that’s exactly what this strawberry cake is soaked in- a rich combination of evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk—or in this case, my favorite Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk. The cake absorbs the milk mixture and transforms into a soft and custardy dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Major strawberry flavor thanks to Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk
Make-ahead friendly – the longer it sits, the better it gets
Perfect to serve a crowd
Kids love this yummy dessert
A great dessert to prep the night before and enjoy the next day
Semi homemade- my favorite kind
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cake:
- Box Strawberry Cake Mix (you can also make your own cake from scratch)
For the milk mixture:
Sweetened condensed milk
Evaporated milk
Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk
For the topping:
Heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar
Vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries (optional, but highly recommended)
You can also use Cool Whip for an easy topping
How to Make Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Bake the cake:
Use a Strawberry Box Cake Mix- swap out the water for equal parts of milk. Bake according to box instructions.
Tres Leches Mix:
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 can of condensed milk, ½ cup evaporated milk and ½ cup Hiland Strawberry Milk
Poke and Pour:
Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork, skewer or chopstick. Then slowly pour the strawberry tres leches mixture over the top of the cake. Be patient and let it soak in fully.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight. (overnight is ideal) This step is key to letting all the flavors soak in and develop.
Top and serve:
Whip up some fresh whipped cream (or grab some Cool Whip) then spread it over the cake. Top with fresh strawberries to make it even more delicious and pretty.
Tips for the Best Tres Leches Cake
Use room temperature eggs for a fluffier cake.
Let the cake cool before adding the milk mixture to avoid a soggy bottom.
Don’t skip the overnight chill—it’s worth the wait!
Want even more strawberry flavor? Add sliced strawberries between the whipped topping layers or drizzle with a strawberry sauce.
Made with Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk
This isn’t just any strawberry milk—it’s made with real dairy and real flavor. I love using Hiland Dairy products because they’re local, fresh, and perfect for delicious recipes like this one. Their Strawberry Milk adds a fun twist and natural pink hue to this cake that makes it extra special.
Make It Your Own
You can absolutely switch things up:
Try using Hiland Dairy Chocolate Milk for a chocolate-strawberry version.
Swap out the fresh strawberries for raspberries, cherries, or a berry medley.
Add a layer of strawberry jam between the cake and whipped cream for extra richness.
Storage
Store your strawberry tres leches cake covered in the refrigerator. It’ll keep for up to 4 days, and some say it gets even better on day two!
More Easy Strawberry Desserts
If you love this cake, you’ll also enjoy:
This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake made with Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk is sweet, creamy, and always a hit. Plus, it’s semi homemade and really easy to make. Definitely try this cake recipe out and get ready to impress your guests!
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Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
This Strawberry Tres Leches Cake made with Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk is sweet, creamy, and always a hit. Plus, it’s semi homemade and really easy to make. Definitely try this cake recipe out and get ready to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Strawberry Box Cake Mix (you can also make your own cake from scratch if you prefer)
Eggs (use amount in box directions)
Oil (use amount in box directions)
Milk (swap amount of water in box directions for equal amount of milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tres Leches Mix
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz can)
½ cup Evaporated Milk
½ cup Hiland Strawberry Milk
Topping
2 cups Hiland Dairy Heavy Cream
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
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Mix the cake according to box direction. Use the same amount of eggs and oil on the box but swap the water out for an equal amount of milk. Mix together and then pour into a 9×13 cake pan lined with parchment or sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake according to box directions.
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While the cake is cooling, mix the three milks together. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup evaporated milk and ½ cup Hiland Dairy Strawberry Milk. Whisk until combined and set aside.
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Once the cake is almost fully cooled, take a fork, skewer or chopstick and poke holes generously into the cake.
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Slowly pour the strawberry milk mixture over the entire cake. Let the mixture soak in a bit then cover and refrigerate. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
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Before serving, make the whipped cream. In a medium bowl, add the 2 cups of Hiland Heavy Cream, ⅓ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to mix for several minutes until the mix is thick and stiff peaks are formed.
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Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake evenly and then decorate with fresh sliced strawberries. Cut and serve!
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Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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