Strawberry Three Milks Cake
A light and tender cake soaked with sweet milky goodness, layered with strawberries, perfect for summertime gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar Balances the tartness of the strawberries.
- 3 large eggs, room temperature Lift and structure the cake.
- 1/2 cup whole milk Keeps the batter tender.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled Adds richness.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Aroma that feels like home.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For a light crumb (substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour if needed).
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Gentle rise.
- 1 pinch fine sea salt Rounds the flavors.
Three-Milks Soak
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk For a dairy-free friendly twist.
Toppings
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Use frozen in winter; thaw and drain.
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam, warmed For glazing.
- Whipped cream or mascarpone, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined — the batter should be smooth and light.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and golden.
Soaking and Serving
- While the cake bakes, mix together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream in a measuring cup. Chill until ready.
- As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a skewer or fork.
- Slowly pour the three-milks mixture over the warm cake, letting it soak in.
- Spread the sliced strawberries across the top and brush with warmed strawberry jam for shine.
- Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Before serving, dollop whipped cream or mascarpone and garnish with extra berries.
Notes
For a lighter take, reduce the sweetened condensed milk by a quarter and increase the heavy cream slightly. Make it gluten-free with a 1:1 flour blend.