02/09/2024
Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
1 cup heavy cream (for cake)
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup heavy cream (for whipped cream)
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 golden Oreos
1/4 cup butter
1 (3 oz) packet strawberry jello mix
Instructions:
1. Bake the Strawberry Cake:
* Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
* Prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the instructions on the box.
* Once baked, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes.
2. Prepare Tres Leches Mixture:
* In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of heavy cream, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
* After the cake has cooled for 10 minutes, use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
* Pour the tres leches mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Allow the cake to absorb the mixture.
3. Whipped Cream Topping:
* In a separate bowl, whip up 1 cup of heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
* Add sugar and vanilla extract, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
* Spread the whipped cream over the tres leches soaked cake, creating an even layer.
4. Prepare Crunch Topping:
* Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
* Finely crush 18 golden Oreos and mix half of the melted butter into the crushed Oreos.
* In a separate bowl, combine the strawberry jello mix with the remaining melted butter.
* Mix the Oreo mixture with the strawberry jello mixture until well combined.
5. Assemble and Refrigerate:
* Crumble the combined Oreo and jello mixture evenly over the whipped cream layer on the cake.
* Refrigerate the cake overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
6. Serve:
* Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the delightful combination of strawberry crunch and tres leches goodness!
* This Strawberry Crunch Tres Leches Cake is a perfect blend of fruity, creamy, and crunchy textures that will surely impress your friends and family
