Description
Tres Leches Cupcakes are a scrumptious twist on the traditional Latin American dessert, infusing fluffy cupcakes with a rich mixture of three milks for a moist and delicious treat. Topped with airy whipped cream, these delightful cupcakes capture the essence of celebration, making them perfect for any event. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll be serving up sweet nostalgia in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with whole milk until well combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool, then poke holes in each. Combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream; pour over cupcakes to soak.
- Top with whipped heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using coconut or almond milk instead of whole milk. - Customize your soaking mixture by adding cinnamon or vanilla bean.