You’re all geared up for Canada Day, possibly heading out for the fireworks, family fun events and backyard barbeques. Or maybe you’ve decided to host this year? If you haven’t quite figured out what to put on that holiday menu, I’ve got a delicious red and white inspired Canada Day dessert ( that is sure to bring as many oohs and aahs as the fireworks)! It's called Canada Day cake in a jar.
This unique cake, also known as Tres Leches, is made with 3 different kinds of milk combined with the freshness of strawberries, whipped cream and tangy lime zest.
Need extra time on the day of for the appetizers and main dish? You can prepare this cake 1 day ahead, leaving only the toppings and assembly for serving time.
These cakes are served in shot glasses, making them perfect for sharing with a large crowd or to control the dessert portions and leave room for a celebratory drink.
Celebrating Canada Day with family and friends should be filled with laughter, good memories and great food, and adding this dessert to the menu may just help a little, or a lot!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk - 14 ounces
- 1 can evaporated milk - 12 ounces
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries - cleaned and chopped
- lime or lemon zest - to garnish
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
How to Make it
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow (5 to 6 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix flour and baking powder. With mixer on medium speed, gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture in small increments and beat until smooth.
- Scrape batter into a buttered 9" x 13" baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- In a blender, combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Use a fork or skewer to poke the cake, making small holes (this will allow the milks to absorb better).
- Pour the milk mixture evenly over the hot cake, just enough to soak it but not overflowing. Let cool about 15 minutes, then cover and chill at least 3 hours, or up to 1 day.
- Before Serving: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and the sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until peaks form.
- Cut the cake into small squares and set inside shot glasses or mini dessert bowls. Top each piece of cake with strawberries. Cover with whipped topping and lemon or lime zest. Serve.
Storage
The leftover cakes can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days without the whipped topping.
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📋Recipe
Canada Day Cake in a Jar
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk - 14 ounces
- 1 can evaporated milk - 12 ounces
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries - cleaned and chopped
- lime or lemon zest - to garnish
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow (5 to 6 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix flour and baking powder. With mixer on medium speed, gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture in small increments and beat until smooth.
- Scrape batter into a buttered 9" x 13" baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- In a blender, combine condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, and vanilla until well blended.
- Use a fork or skewer to poke the cake, making small holes (this will allow the milks to absorb better).
- Pour the milk mixture evenly over the hot cake, just enough to soak it but not overflowing. Let cool about 15 minutes, then cover and chill at least 3 hours, or up to 1 day.
Before Serving:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and the sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until peaks form.
- Cut the cake into small squares and set inside shot glasses or mini dessert bowls. Top each piece of cake with strawberries. Cover with whipped topping and lemon or lime zest. Serve.
Notes
- These cakes are served in shot glasses, making them perfect for sharing with a large crowd or to control the dessert portions and leave room for a celebratory drink.
- This cake can be made a day in advance. The leftover cakes can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days without the whipped topping.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
Kathryn says
I am definitely going to try this!
What do you do with the left over milk mixture?
Joss D says
Hope you enjoy it, Kathryn! Well, I suppose you could put it in your coffee if there are leftovers, might be tasty.
Terri Gilson says
I love this patriotic take on such a yummy cake!
Nicole says
I love that these are in individual servings AND can be made in advance. They're the perfect little Canada Day dessert.
Joss D says
Thank you! We're all about the mini-desserts these days. Have a happy Canada Day Nicole!
Sabrina says
Strawberries and cream is my absolute favourite combination and this cake is on my to do list ASAP! I love the richness from the canned milks but still a simple recipe, thanks!
Joss D says
So good to hear! I really hope you enjoy it!
Colleen says
This is such a festive and adorable little patriotic dessert! Happy Canada Day!
Joss D says
Thank you Colleen and Happy Canada Day!
Jessica says
LOVE how cute these are! What a great way to serve a crowd too at Canada Day - everyone gets their own 🙂
Joss D says
Exactly 😉 And the kids find it fun too. Thanks for the comment Jessica!
Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli says
Ohhh This is very pretty and it must taste delicious! Perfect dessert for Canada Day!
Joss D says
Thank you so much Loreto and Nicoletta!
Micki says
Oh my gosh, these are so cute! I love that they're so easy to make, and that I can make ahead and keep them in the fridge. They're perfect for Canada Day parties at our place.
Joss D says
Glad to hear Micki! Thank you.
Bernice Hill says
Love the individual servings that you've styled here...and the addition of fresh berries! Can we call this Can-exican cuisine?
Joss D says
Here are the beginnings of Canexican cuisine lol.