Sweet, creamy, and filled with fresh strawberry flavor, this Strawberry Tres Leches is a beautiful dessert to share with family and loved ones. Made with a light sponge cake soaked in a strawberry-infused milk mixture and topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries, it’s a festive twist on a classic favorite — perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.

Preparation

1. Prepare the Cake
   Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; set aside.

2. Make the Batter
   In a large bowl, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 1 minute. Slowly add the granulated sugar and continue beating for about 4 minutes, until the mixture is pale yellow and thick. Add the melted butter and vanilla extract; beat for 1 minute, or until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined.

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.

3. Soak the Cake
   Using a fork, poke holes all over the cooled cake. In a blender, combine the sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of strawberries, 1 cup of heavy cream, and the strawberry-flavored milk. Blend until smooth, then slowly pour the mixture evenly over the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.

4. Whip the Topping
   In a large bowl, beat the powdered sugar with the remaining 1½ cups of heavy cream on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes, or until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.

5. Serve
   Cut the cake into 12 pieces and serve topped with the remaining sliced strawberries.

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