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Moist Tres Leches Cupcakes with Fluffy Whipped Cream Frosting

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These cupcakes are a moist, tender cake soaked with the iconic three milks and topped with airy whipped cream frosting that melts on the tongue. A quick and easy recipe perfect for parties and everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk granulated sugar and eggs until thick and pale yellow, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted cooled butter.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Spoon batter evenly into liners, about ⅔ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While cupcakes bake, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk for the soak. Chill until ready to use.
  9. Cool cupcakes for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the tops with a toothpick or skewer.
  10. Slowly drizzle the milk mixture over each cupcake, allowing it to soak in.
  11. Refrigerate cupcakes for at least 1 hour to absorb the soak fully.
  12. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  13. Pipe or spread whipped cream frosting on each cupcake. Optionally, garnish with ground cinnamon or fresh berries.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for fluffier frosting. Pour milk soak slowly to avoid sogginess. Stop whipping cream at soft peaks to prevent graininess.

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