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Zebra Tres Leches Cake

August 1, 2012 by Stephanie Brubaker 48 Comments

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Pink Zebra Tres Leches Cake #rosettes #zebra #animalprint #cake #strawberries
It’s party time, friends!! Welcome to my very first link party, I am thrilled to have you here! And what’s a party without cake, am I right?
This is no ordinary cake. Sure it looks all sweet and innocent on the outside, but on the inside? Its a wild thing. Just wait.
Pink Zebra Tres Leches Cake #rosettes #zebra #animalprint #cake #strawberries
Have you ever had a tres leches cake? Ohmygoodness they are delicious! To say it is moist is an understatement. I mean, it’s a three milks cake after all.
Pink Zebra Tres Leches Cake #rosettes #zebra #animalprint #cake #strawberries
One of the coolest things about this cake is you can totally change the flavor depending on the types of milk you use. Traditionally, I believe, cream, evaporated milk, and whole milk are used. While that is tasty, I like to switch things up a bit. I used vanilla cream, evaporated milk, and condensed milk. You know it’s good if there’s condensed milk inside! Next time I think I will use coconut milk too….Mmmmm.
Pink Zebra Tres Leches Cake #rosettes #zebra #animalprint #cake #strawberries
And take a look at the wild surprise inside! Impress your friends – make this cake for your next party!
Pink Zebra Tres Leches Cake #rosettes #zebra #animalprint #cake #strawberries
Zebra Tres Leches Cake
by: Back For Seconds

Cake
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Milks
  • 1 3/4 cup french vanilla cream
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can condensed milk
Topping
  • 1 tub cool whip (or make your own whipped cream)
  • 1 pint strawberries (if desired)
Preheat oven to 350*
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar. Add in vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating after each egg addition. Gradually add in the flour and baking powder until incorporated. If making the zebra design, separate batter in two and add food color of your choice. Grease a 9″springform pan. Drop 2 Tbs of one color in the center of the pan – do NOT spread it out. On top of that drop 2 Tbs of the other colored batter, again, don’t spread it out. Continue this pattern until you have used all the batter. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool most of the way before adding the milks.
In a large bowl mix all of the milks together.  Set the cake (still in the pan) on a baking sheet or other dish with sides to catch any spills. Using a fork pierce the cake all over many times. Pour the milks over the cake slowly. It will seem like too much milk, but it will soak in. Set the cake in the refrigerator and allow it to soak up the milk for at least 8 hours.
Just before serving, top with whipped cream and strawberries if desired. The cake is so moist you really don’t need to add anything else. I like the presentation though! Refrigerate any leftovers.
Strawberry Tres Leches Cake
And now LET’S PARTY!!!!!
Since this is my first party, I would be over the moon thrilled if you would help me spread the word! A party isn’t a party without all of you! Invite your friends – tweet, facebook, blog, instagram your besties and tell them the Back For Seconds Social is where it’s at! You guys rock!
Here’s the skinny:
  • Link up your recipes, DIY projects, helpful tips, etc…I want to see it all! (Please only link up your own material)
  • Check out some other links – this is a Social after all 🙂 Have fun and come back next week to see if you were featured!

 

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Filed Under: Birthday, Cake, Dessert, Holiday, Valentine's Day Tagged With: rosettes, strawberries, tres leches, vanilla

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Comments

  1. Carol says

    March 29, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Awesome looking cake. What size can is the evaporated milk?

    Reply
  2. Myra Mathes says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:47 am

    Yum

    Reply
  3. Marian Rittenhouse DeBold says

    May 1, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Yum, thank you.

    Reply
  4. Rita Yates says

    March 29, 2013 at 2:29 am

    Oh my gosh! This looks amazing! You had me at sweeten condensed milk! Can't wait to try this out! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Claiming Our Space says

    August 13, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    What a beautiful cake. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday. Hope to see you tomorrow.

    Reply
  6. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    August 11, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Gorgeous cake and it sounds super delicious! Looks like you had a great turnout for your first party, too!

    Reply
  7. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says

    August 9, 2012 at 4:02 am

    What a fun cake! I love tres leches!

    Thanks so much for linking up to Financial Friday last week! I hope to see ya there tomorrow at 7! (times two!!)

    Reply
  8. The Mandatory Mooch says

    August 9, 2012 at 1:01 am

    Thank you so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays last week. Hope to see you again this week!! The party is live at http://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/08/tasty-thursdays-3.html

    Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch

    Reply
  9. Michelles Tasty Creations says

    August 7, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    This is beautiful and scrumptious looking! I’m sorry I missed your first link party, congrats! I’ll definitely be back for the next one.

    Reply
  10. Jaime Lyn says

    August 7, 2012 at 3:30 am

    Such a beautiful cake! & Congrats on your first party! 🙂

    Thanks for linking up to Mom’s Test Meal Mondays!

    Reply
  11. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    August 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    What a GORGEOUS cake and congrats on your party. I’m getting caught up so hope to have something to link up this week!

    Reply
  12. Dawn Braun says

    August 4, 2012 at 4:57 am

    YUMMY!! Love those pretty flowers, I want to lick the icing RIGHT off of that cake! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jenn says

    August 4, 2012 at 2:56 am

    This is such a pretty cake!

    Reply
  14. Heather Kinnaird says

    August 4, 2012 at 2:25 am

    what gorgeous colors!

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  15. 4littlefergusons says

    August 3, 2012 at 1:55 am

    AND Kansas Cornbread Salad!!!!!! It’s SOO yummy! 🙂

    Reply
  16. 4littlefergusons says

    August 3, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Thanks for the invite! 🙂 I brought my favorite new spaghetti sauce, straight from the garden to your stock pot.
    Hugs, Tonya from 4 little Fergusons

    Reply
  17. Patricia @ ButterYum says

    August 2, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    it’s stunning. i still haven’t had an opportunity to make a zebra cake, or decorate a cake with buttercream roses. I should do both at the same time, like you!

    Reply
  18. Carole says

    August 2, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Beautiful. Thanks for linking it in to Food on Friday. And you have lots of nice links. Cheers

    Reply
  19. Hanunyah says

    August 2, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Wow, that sure is a surprise cake. Congrats on your first party!!

    Reply
  20. Deana says

    August 2, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Thanks for the invite..I’ll add you to my party list : )
    Deana @ CountryMommaCooks

    Reply
  21. April Phillips says

    August 2, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    Love the cake, love your blog, and I’m so happy to join your party!! I’m still new at this food blogging thing, but making new friends is the best part, isn’t it!! Now I’m going to go thumb through all your recipes 🙂

    ~ April
    Dimplesanddelights.blogspot.com

    Reply
  22. Kimberly says

    August 2, 2012 at 2:15 am

    I’m seriously drooling right now:) making this tomorrow! I’m your newest follower. Stop by sometime.

    Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com

    Reply
  23. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says

    August 2, 2012 at 1:46 am

    I came over here to award you with the Sunshine Award, am I am rewarded with a new Linky Party! Winning!!

    I’ll add your party you my linky page 🙂 and come back next week to share more treats.

    Also, I want to let you know that I am awarding you the Sunshine Award. I love your site! You have beautiful pictures of yummy food.

    http://pintsizedbaker.blogspot.com/2012/08/sunshine-award-thank-you.html

    Reply
  24. Lady Behind The Curtain says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:49 am

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your recipe has been chosen to be on Today’s Feature Post from Cast Party Wednesday! Thank You for sharing your recipe with us!
    —Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain—
    http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=32384

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  25. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Congrats on your first party! Lovely looking cake! I’ve been following for awhile – hope you will hop over to see me sometime 🙂

    Reply
  26. SallysBakingAddiction says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    what a BEAUTIFUL cake!!!!! Thanks for hosting Stephanie and CONGRATS on your frist link party! I’ve already bookmarked quite a few of these!

    Reply
  27. Leslie says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Your cake looks amazing! I’ll add your party to my list. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  28. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    So happy to be here at one of the sweetest parties in Blogland! Your tres leches zebra cake look delicious!

    Jenn

    Reply
  29. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Yay! Welcome to party land. Thanks for hosting! I shared, of course. 🙂

    Reply
  30. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Congratulations for the wonderful success your new linky party is! Thanks for being such a gracious hostess! Now off to visit other party animals!

    Reply
  31. Amber *SaltTree* says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    That cake is lovely! Wishing your link party much success! I’ll be back each week 🙂 I’ll add your party to my master list too. Have a great week!

    Reply
  32. Alyssa says

    August 1, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    Congratulations on hosting your first link party!! That cake is gorgeous and looks so delicious too!! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  33. Linda Nortje says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    Awesome Cake! Thank you for hosting and congrats on your 1st party. Have a great day!
    Linda
    With A Blast

    Reply
  34. mary_smith says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Congrats on your first link up!!! I’m so excited for you and your cake is awesome.

    Reply
  35. Ashley Woods says

    August 1, 2012 at 11:01 am

    That cake is absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  36. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    August 1, 2012 at 10:37 am

    That cake is gorgeous!!! Those rosettes are perfect! THanks for hosting! Happy to be at the first link party at Back 3 Seconds!

    Reply
  37. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Congratulations on your first party…thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  38. Cathy says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:25 am

    wow! what a fabulous recipe to launch your link party…thanks : )

    Reply
  39. Winnie says

    August 1, 2012 at 5:09 am

    Congratulations on your 1st linky party !:)
    This Zebra tres leches cake is amazing.
    I’ve never made such a cake and I’m definitely going to. I’ve already saved your recipe 🙂

    I switched the names between no. 8 and 10 – I hope you can fix it.
    Thanks and have a wonderful day

    Reply
  40. DANIELLE says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:36 am

    THANKS FOR THE INVITE-THRILLED TO BE HERE-GOING TO OOK AROUND NOW!! FROM THE LOOKS OF THIS CAKE U MADE…OMG-U ROCK TOO!!! XOXO

    Reply
  41. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    August 1, 2012 at 3:19 am

    Yay! Congrats on your party, Stephanie! And that cake is beyond gorgeous.

    Reply

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