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Moist Tres Leches Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Whipped Cream Topping

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These moist tres leches cupcakes are soaked in a creamy milk mixture and topped with a warm cinnamon whipped cream, offering a cozy and indulgent dessert perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup (300g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, very cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners or grease the cups lightly.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into the 12 cups, filling about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean but moist crumbs are okay.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the tops using a skewer or toothpick.
  9. In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk or heavy cream until smooth.
  10. Slowly spoon or pour the milk mixture evenly over each cupcake, allowing it to absorb fully.
  11. Chill a mixing bowl and beaters for about 10 minutes. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  12. Pipe or dollop the cinnamon whipped cream on each cupcake just before serving.

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before soaking to prevent gummy texture. Use chilled milk mixture for soaking to avoid sogginess. Whip cream in a chilled bowl for best results. Poke plenty of holes for better soak absorption. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut and almond milk in soak and coconut cream for topping.

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