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Tres Leches Cupcakes

Tres Leches Cupcakes

Devashish
Classic Mexican dessert transformed into delicate cupcakes soaked in three types of milk and topped with whipped cream
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigerate Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Latin American, Mexican
Servings 22
Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

  • Standard muffin tin
  • Electric mixer
  • Foil muffin liners

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/3 cup whole milk

For the Milk Mixture

  • 12 ounce evaporated milk
  • 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup whole milk

For the Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ground cinnamon for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with foil liners (don't use standard paper liners; the milk mixture will soak through).
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Separate the eggs, placing the eggs in one bowl and the egg whites in another. Add ¾ cup sugar to the bowl with the egg yolks and mix on high speed until yolks are pale yellow. Add the ⅓ cup milk and vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Pour the egg yolk mixture over the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined (don't over-mix).
  • Use electric beaters to beat the egg whites on high speed. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup of sugar as you mix and continue beating until stiff peaks.
  • Fold egg whites into the batter just until combined.
  • Divide batter among muffin liners. (Fill them ¾ full for about 22 cupcakes.)
  • Bake for 12-16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Use a long toothpick or thin skewers to prick holes deeply all over each cupcake (being careful not to poke through the cupcake liners).
  • Combine the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk in a small bowl.
  • Slowly spoon 2 Tablespoons of the milk mixture over each cupcake.
  • Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 1 hour or overnight, to allow them to soak up the milk.
  • Just before serving whip the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks. Spoon a little over the top of each cupcake. Sprinkle with cinnamon and add fresh strawberry slices, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg
Keyword creamy dessert, milk-soaked cake, vanilla cupcakes
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