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Moist Tres Leches Strawberry Poke Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Dessert

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A moist and creamy tres leches poke cake topped with fresh whipped cream and juicy strawberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (or homemade white cake batter)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup evaporated milk (240 ml)
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml), chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (about 300 grams)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix with eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  4. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes. Then, using a skewer or toothpick, poke holes all over the surface roughly an inch apart.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk or heavy cream until blended. Slowly pour the mixture evenly over the poked cake, allowing it to absorb fully.
  6. Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  7. Just before serving, whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  8. Spread the fresh cream whip evenly over the chilled cake. Top generously with sliced fresh strawberries. Serve chilled.

Notes

Do not skip poking holes in the cake to allow the milk soak to absorb deeply. Chill the cake overnight for best flavor and texture. Whip cream just before serving to avoid weeping or loss of volume. Fresh strawberries are preferred to avoid excess moisture.

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