Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake

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

A moist and fruity twist on a classic, this Strawberries and Cream Tres Leches Cake combines strawberry cake, a rich tres leches soak, and a whipped cream topping with fresh strawberries and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for any celebration!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword Box Cake Mix, Cake, Chocolate, creamy, Strawberries, Tre Leches, White Chocolate Chips

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings 12 Servings

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!