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Tres Leches Cupcakes

  • Author: lydia
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Tres Leches Cupcakes deliver the classic flavors of tres leches cake in a convenient, portion-controlled format. They are incredibly moist and rich, making them a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the whole milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Mix together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Once the cupcakes have cooled, poke holes in the tops with a fork and pour the milk mixture over them, allowing it to soak in. For the icing, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the whipped cream and serve.

Notes

Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to one month. Ensure your butter is softened for easier creaming and pour the milk mixture slowly over the cupcakes for optimal soaking.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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