Matcha Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
Delight in this Matcha Strawberry Tres Leches Cake, a fusion of flavors in a moist sponge soaked in a creamy milk mixture.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 7 hours hrs
Total Time 8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal
6-inch cake pan
Electric mixer
whisk
bowl
Matcha Sponge Cake
- 3 eggs eggs (room temperature)
- 95 g sugar divided into two portions
- 60 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 95 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2-3 tablespoon matcha powder
Tres Leches/Milk Mix
- 120 ml milk
- 160 ml evaporated milk
- 160 ml sweetened condensed milk
- 50 g strawberry puree blended strawberries
Whipped Cream
- 240 ml heavy cream very cold
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon strawberry puree optional
Matcha Sponge Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease and line a 6" cake pan.
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with 70g of sugar until pale. Set aside.
In another bowl, whip egg whites until frothy, then gradually add 25g of sugar. Whip until firm peaks form. Set aside.
Mix milk, vanilla extract, and salt into the egg yolk mixture.
Sift matcha, flour, and baking powder into the egg yolk mixture. Gently whisk until combined.
Fold a third of the whipped egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, then fold in the rest until fully combined.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool.
Tres Leches/Milk Mix
Whisk together milk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and strawberry puree.
Place plastic wrap in the cake pan used for baking the cake, then place the cooled matcha sponge on top.
Poke holes all over the cake with a fork, then pour the tres leches mixture over it. Allow to soak, then cover with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 7 hours or overnight.
Whipped Cream
In a large bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
Whip on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until medium peaks form. Add strawberry puree if desired and mix.
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg
Keyword baking, Cake, dessert, Matcha, strawberry, Tres Leches