Strawberry Tres Leches Cake – This moist, dreamy Strawberry Tres Leches Cake is the ultimate summer treat.

Made with strawberry milk and topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh berries, this cake is the perfect balance of sweet, light, and luscious. And the best part? It starts with a box mix — no stress, all flavor.

Whether you’re baking for neighbors, a potluck, or just because, this cake always hits.

🍓 Strawberry Tres Leches Cake (Easy Summer Favorite)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup oil (as per box instructions)
• 1 cup strawberry milk (instead of water)

For the Tres Leches Soak:

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
• 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
• 1 cup strawberry milk

For the Whipped Topping:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional for Garnish:

• Fresh strawberries, sliced
• Reserved strawberry milk for plating

🍰 How To Make Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

1. Bake the Cake

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and strawberry milk until smooth.
• Pour into a greased 13×9-inch baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

2. Make the Milk Soak

• In a bowl, whisk together condensed milk, evaporated milk, and strawberry milk.

3. Soak the Cake

• Once the cake is baked and slightly cooled, poke holes all over with a fork or skewer.
• Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, letting it soak in.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.

4. Make the Whipped Cream

• In a large bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

5. Decorate & Serve

• Spread the whipped cream topping over the chilled cake.
• Garnish with fresh strawberries.
• (Optional) Add a splash of strawberry milk to each plate before serving for extra flair!

💬 Why This Cake Works:

• ✅ Starts with a box mix (hello, easy!)
• ✅ Soaked in three milks for a tender, rich texture
• ✅ Tastes like strawberry shortcake + tres leches had a baby
• ✅ Pretty enough to impress at any event