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Tres Leches Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes soaked in a sweet three-milk mixture, topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk whole milk preferred
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
Tres Leches Mixture
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 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 flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Soak Cupcakes
  1. While the cupcakes are baking, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a bowl.
  2. Once the cupcakes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Poke holes in the tops of the cupcakes with a toothpick and slowly pour the milk mixture over them, allowing it to soak in.
Prepare Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are best served chilled and can be topped with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of cinnamon for added flavor.

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