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Tres Leches Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes soaked in a rich three-milk mixture, topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Tres Leches Mixture
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Soak Cupcakes
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk.
  2. Poke holes in the cooled cupcakes with a toothpick and slowly pour the milk mixture over each cupcake, allowing it to soak in.
Prepare Whipped Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Top each soaked cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle cinnamon on top of the whipped cream before serving.

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