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Matcha Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

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
Cook Time 35 minutes
Refrigeration Time 7 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 6-inch cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • whisk
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

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

Assemble

  • fresh strawberries

Instructions
 

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.

Assemble

  • Pipe whipped cream over the chilled cake and top with fresh strawberries.
  • Keep covered in the refrigerator; it lasts 4-5 days.

Nutrition

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
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