Whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks then add the sugar little by little, then the yolks and the vanilla. Turn off the mixer and alternate folding in the flour and milk so that the volume is not lowered. Mix them in slowly to integrate everything.
Pour mixture into a greased 11" round cake mold
Bake for 30 minutes. Allow cake to cool for about 20 minutes; remove from mold and set aside.
Using a round cookie cutter or jar, cut the cake in circles and place them on a deep platter.
Combine all milks together in a bowl and slowly pour over the mini cakes. Allow the cakes to absorb the milk mixture for about 1-2 hours in the fridge.
To make Strawberry Sauce:
In a blender, blend strawberries on high speed until smooth.
In a medium saucepan, heat water and sugar until boiling. Carefully add to blender with the strawberries. Add the lemon juice and blend.
Pour the sauce mixture back into the saucepan and heat on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, mixing occasionally. You may want to discard the foam that forms in the beginning. Heat sauce until desired consistency. Turn off the heat, and let cool in the refrigerator for about an hour before making the jars.
To assemble:
Start with a layer of fresh strawberries in each 4 oz mason jar
Add about 4 teaspoons of strawberry sauce.
Add one mini tres leches cake.
Layer more fresh strawberries
Add another mini tres leches cake.
Top with whipped cream and a strawberry.
Notes
Plan to make the cake the day before, or at least 4 hours ahead of, the time you want to serve it.Add the whipped topping right before serving; otherwise, it will melt quickly.