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tres leches cupcakes

Irresistible Tres Leches Cupcakes with 3 Milks Magic

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Moist and creamy tres leches cupcakes soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus chilling
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Poke holes in warm cupcakes with a fork.
  7. Mix evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk. Spoon over cupcakes.
  8. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  9. Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe onto cupcakes.

Notes

  • Let cupcakes cool slightly before adding milk mixture.
  • Use full-fat milk for best texture.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg