Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of Mexican and Japanese flavors with this Strawberry Matcha Tres Leches Cake. A light and airy matcha sponge cake soaked in a trio of milks, topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, this dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and earthy flavors.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Tres Leches:
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder. Beat egg yolks with 3/4 cup sugar, then add milk and vanilla. Gently fold in the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form, then fold into the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Tres Leches: Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, and 1 cup heavy cream.
- Soak the cake: Poke holes in the cake and pour the milk mixture over it. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip the cream: Whip chilled cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble the cake: Spread whipped cream over the cake and top with sliced strawberries.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled!
Notes
- For a stronger matcha flavor, increase the matcha powder to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- The cake tastes best when chilled overnight.
- Garnish with extra matcha dusting or strawberry halves for presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Mexican-Japanese)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
