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Moist Tres Leches Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Whipped Cream

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These moist tres leches cupcakes soaked in a trio of milks and topped with cinnamon whipped cream offer a simple yet indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml), room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (120ml)
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk (120ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml) for soak
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240ml), cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar for about 3 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition.
  6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cupcakes spring back lightly when touched.
  8. Cool cupcakes in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Poke holes all over the tops with a skewer or fork.
  9. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk for the soak. Pour evenly over cupcakes and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  10. Chill mixing bowl and beaters. Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  11. Pipe or spoon cinnamon whipped cream over each cupcake before serving. Optionally dust with extra cinnamon.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for best texture. Poke holes gently and pour milk soak slowly to avoid sogginess. Chill whipped cream bowl and beaters for better volume. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk in soak and coconut cream for whipped topping.

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