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Tres Leches Cupcakes

Tres Leches Cupcakes are the perfect light airy vanilla cakes soaked in a rich, sweet three milk mixture and topped with buttercream frosting.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 28 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 590 kcal
Course: Dessert

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:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with liner cups.
  2. Sift together your flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
  3. In a large stand mixer whip your 5 egg whites to stiff peaks form.
  4. 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.
  5. Add in the egg yolks one at a time, then add in the vanilla and milk.
  6. Add in the flour mixture until just barely combined, then fold into the egg white mixture gently.
  7. Scoop into muffin liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While the cake is baking whisk together the heavy cream, condensed milk and evaporated milk.
  9. Remove from the oven, pierce the cupcakes all over with a fork.
  10. Brush the milk mixture over the cupcakes, then cover lightly and chill for 2 hours.
To make the frosting:
  1. Whip the butter in your stand mixer with your paddle attachment for 2 minutes.
  2. Add in the vanilla.
  3. Add in the powdered sugar in 1 cup increments with the milk 1 tablespoon at a time, ending with powdered sugar.
  4. Mix on high for 1 minute after each addition.
  5. Using a closed star tip and decorating bag, pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
  6. Dust the top of the cupcakes with the ground cinnamon.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.