Tres Leches Cupcakes
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 28 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
590 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Tres Leches Cupcakes
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Tres Leches Cupcakes are the perfect light airy vanilla cakes soaked in a rich, sweet three milk mixture and topped with buttercream frosting.
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Ingredients
Tres Leches Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 large eggs , separated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar , sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Tres Leches Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with liner cups.
- Sift together your flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
- In a large stand mixer whip your 5 egg whites to stiff peaks form.
- Remove the egg whites to a large bowl and add the butter and sugar to your stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add in the egg yolks one at a time, then add in the vanilla and milk.
- Add in the flour mixture until just barely combined, then fold into the egg white mixture gently.
- Scoop into muffin liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking whisk together the heavy cream, condensed milk and evaporated milk.
- Remove from the oven, pierce the cupcakes all over with a fork.
- Brush the milk mixture over the cupcakes, then cover lightly and chill for 2 hours.
To make the frosting:
- Whip the butter in your stand mixer with your paddle attachment for 2 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla.
- Add in the powdered sugar in 1 cup increments with the milk 1 tablespoon at a time, ending with powdered sugar.
- Mix on high for 1 minute after each addition.
- Using a closed star tip and decorating bag, pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
- Dust the top of the cupcakes with the ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
154mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
65g
(130%)
Vitamin A
971IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 971IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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