This Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake is a dreamy dessert that combines the rich flavors of a classic tres leches with the sweet, fruity notes of strawberries and creamy white chocolate. The foundation of this cake is a strawberry box mix, elevated with freeze-dried strawberries for a concentrated burst of flavor and white chocolate chips for extra decadence. After baking, the cake is soaked in a luscious tres leches mixture made with heavy cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and a touch of strawberry syrup, ensuring every bite is incredibly moist and indulgent.
What truly sets this recipe apart is its vibrant topping. A generous layer of whipped cream adds a light and airy finish, while fresh, juicy strawberries and a drizzle of melted white chocolate provide a stunning presentation and an extra layer of flavor. This cake is perfect for spring and summer gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a show-stopping dessert. Prepare it the night before for the best results, as the overnight soak allows the flavors to fully meld and the cake to achieve its signature melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s a delightful treat that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients
Cake Mix:
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 oz bag freeze-dried strawberries processed into medium pieces using a food processor
- 2 cups white chocolate chips processed into smaller pieces using a food processor
Tres Leches Mixture:
- 8 oz heavy cream
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tbsp strawberry syrup
Cake Topping:
- 1 8 oz tub whipped cream
- 1 lb fresh strawberries diced
- 1 cup white chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the strawberry cake mix box. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, melted butter, and milk. Mix well.
- Add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients. Use a hand mixer to blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Fold in the processed freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake according to the directions on the cake mix box.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes. Use a fork to poke holes all over the cake.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and strawberry syrup to make the tres leches mixture.
- Slowly pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, one cup at a time, ensuring it soaks in completely. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, spread whipped cream evenly over the cake. Top with diced strawberries and drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Enjoy your luscious strawberries and cream tres leches cake!