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Tres Leches Cupcakes


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  • Author: Liora
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x

Description

Tres Leches Cupcakes are a dreamy take on the classic dessert, featuring moist cupcakes soaked in a luxurious blend of three milks. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a tantalizing drizzle of caramel. Ideal for any occasion, these delightful treats will leave your guests enchanted and your taste buds dancing!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ? tsp baking powder
  • ? cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ? cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream (plus additional for topping)
  • Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with whole milk until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Once cooled, poke holes in each cupcake and soak with a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream.
  7. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg