Authentic Tres Leches Cake Recipe (Three Milk Cake)

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1. 1Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the egg whites in a large bowl on medium speed until soft peaks form. Continue to beat while adding the sugar, ¼ cup at a time. Continue to beat the eggs and sugar together until stiff peaks form.
2. 2Step 2: In a separate medium sized bowl, beat the egg yolks (with a clean paddle or whisks) until the mixture thickens, turning foamy and pale yellow in color. This takes several minutes, so be patient. Fold the whipped egg yolks into the larger bowl with the egg whites. Continue to fold until evenly combined.
3. 3Step 3: In a small bowl add the flour and baking powder and mix to combine. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, just until combined. Be careful to not over mix.
4. 4Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the center. Let the cake cool on the counter completely.
5. 5Step 5: While the cake cools, add the evaporated, sweetened condensed, and whole milk to a bowl and whisk together until consistent.
6. 6Step 6: Loosen the sides of the cake with a knife or spatula, poke small holes all over the surface of the cake with a fork or toothpick and pour the milk mixture over the cake. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight).
7. 7Step 7: In a medium sized bowl, add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat until medium peaks form. Be careful not to over mix. Pipe or spread over the cake and top with a dusting of cinnamon and sliced strawberries, if desired.