Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake

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Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake recipe! This layered, strawberry-infused cake is soaked with rich, creamy milk, topped with homemade whipped cream, and finished with a crunchy, buttery strawberry topping.

Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients as listed on the box)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for soaking mixture)
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (divided)
  • 18 golden Oreos, finely crushed
  • 1 (3 oz) packet strawberry Jell-O mix

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Strawberry Cake

  1. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  3. Poke holes all over the top of the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork, spacing them evenly so the milk mixture can soak through.

Step 2: Prepare and Add the Tres Leches Soak

  1. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup heavy cream, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk until well combined.
  2. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure it fills all the holes and soaks the cake evenly.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the milk mixture to absorb fully.

Step 3: Make the Whipped Cream Topping

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract.
  2. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the mixture on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks and resembles whipped cream.
  3. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the soaked cake.

Step 4: Prepare the Strawberry Crunch Topping

  1. In a small bowl, combine half of the melted butter with the finely crushed golden Oreos and mix well.
  2. In another small bowl, combine the remaining melted butter with the strawberry Jell-O mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Combine the Oreo mixture with the Jell-O mixture, stirring until evenly mixed and crumbly.

Step 5: Add the Crunch Topping and Chill

  1. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping over the whipped cream layer, covering the cake evenly.
  2. Cover the cake and refrigerate overnight to allow all the flavors to meld and for the cake to set.

Tips:

  • Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
  • For an extra burst of flavor, add fresh strawberry slices on top before serving.

This Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake combines the moist richness of tres leches with the nostalgic flavors of strawberry crunch—perfect for any celebration!

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