This recipe came about because I love a good, moist cake. Tres Leche, which translates into “three milks”, is the most wet, moist cake you will find. I am not a fan of the traditional Tres Leche cake because I am not a fan of cinnamon. I know that is shocking, but I literally hate cinnamon. And I can taste it and smell it a mile away. This is a very easy dessert to make- a simple box mix and you make it the day before. And I love anything I can make the day before!
This is also what many call a “poke” cake. You poke holes all in it and then pour goodness over it to soak into the cake. It is also a great cake to take to a potluck and you can prepare it in a disposable pan.
Strawberry Tres Leche
A simple make ahead dessert the entire family will love.
Ingredients
1 large container of strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 box of yellow or white cake mix
milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk, use at least 1/2 the can, or the entire can
1 container cool whip
Directions
Slice the strawberries and add the sugar. Smash or chop the strawberries into the sugar and let sit. Follow the directions on the cake box however instead of adding water, substitute milk. Bake in a 9X13 pan. When cake is done, poke holes all over the top of the cake and pour over the strawberries, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. Cover and let sit overnite in the fridge. Top with cool whip before serving.
Make this recipe your own. You could easily substitute blueberries, peaches, etc for the strawberries. I also like to save a few pretty berries for the top.
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