Description
A soft, airy sponge cake soaked in a blend of three rich milks and topped with whipped cream and sweet strawberries. This dessert is refreshing, creamy, and perfect for warm weather or any celebration.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1/2 cup heavy cream (for soak)
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (for topping)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In one bowl, beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and thick. Add milk and vanilla extract.
3. In another clean bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the yolk mixture into the egg whites, then sift in flour and fold just until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
6. In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
7. Poke holes all over the cooled cake using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Whip 1 1/2 cups heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over chilled cake.
9. Top with fresh sliced strawberries. Serve cold.
Notes
Ensure the cake is fully cooled before adding the milk soak to prevent it from collapsing.
Use fresh strawberries for best texture—avoid frozen unless well-drained.
For best flavor, make the cake a day ahead and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg