Mini Mason Jar Tres Leches Cakes

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In small bowl, toss chopped strawberries with 2 teaspoons of sugar; set aside in refrigerator.

Step 3

For cake, sift together flour and baking powder in mixing bowl.

Step 4

In separate bowl, beat together sugar and butter until pale yellow and fluffy, about 4 minutes.

Step 5

Add eggs, one at a time, beating between additions. Add vanilla extract.

Step 6

On low speed, slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat until fully combined.

Step 7

Pour batter evenly into greased and floured 8x8 square or 9 inch round pan. Note: I found there was enough batter to fill a larger baking pan. Since I wanted the cake pieces to be thick, I used a smaller pan.

Step 8

Bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.

Step 9

Let cool.

Step 10

For milk drizzle, whisk together all three milks with vanilla and sugar.

Step 11

Beat whipping cream with sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes; set aside.

Step 12

To prepare mason jar desserts, cut cake in 2 inch squares (or sized to fit in the mason jars). Press one piece in jar and then poke holes from top to bottom. Drizzle about a tablespoon over the top, add a spoonful of strawberries; finish with a dollop of whipped cream.