Tres Leches Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Tres Leches Cupcakes
165 min.
24
336kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Tres Leches Cupcakes, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion with its rich, creamy goodness. Originating from Latin America, these cupcakes are a twist on the traditional tres leches cake, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and texture in a convenient cupcake form. Each bite is a heavenly experience, as the moist cake absorbs a luscious blend of three types of milk, creating a melt-in-your-mouth sensation that is simply irresistible.

What sets these cupcakes apart is not just their unique flavor profile, but also the delightful toppings that enhance their appeal. Topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut and pecans, they are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these Tres Leches Cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

With a preparation time of just over two and a half hours, including chilling time, you can easily whip up a batch of 24 cupcakes that are perfect for sharing. The combination of coconut milk and rum extract adds a tropical flair, making these cupcakes a delightful escape to paradise with every bite. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup coconut milk canned (not cream of coconut)
  • cup coconut flakes flaked
  •  egg whites 
  • 2.8 cups flour all-purpose
  • cups cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 1.3 cups milk 
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.8 cup pecans finely chopped
  • teaspoon rum extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup shortening 
  • 1.7 cups sugar 
  • 0.7 cup condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottom and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat shortening with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, about 1/3 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer.
  4. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in rum exract. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about 1/3 of mixture at a time, and milk, about 1/2 at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in pecans. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool 10 minutes longer.
  6. Poke tops of cupcakes every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking.
  7. Place cupcakes in dessert cups. In small bowl, stir sweetened condensed milk and coconut milk with whisk until smooth. Slowly spoon 2 teaspoons milk mixture evenly over top of each cupcake, allowing mixture to soak into holes and drizzle down side. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, until milk mixture on tops of cupcakes is absorbed.
  8. In medium deep bowl, beat whipping cream and 1 teaspoon rum extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Frost each cupcake with about 2 heaping tablespoons whipped cream; sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons coconut and 1 teaspoon pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein5.37%
Fat57%
Carbs37.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.84
Glycemic Load
20.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.6043478043183%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.61mg
Delphinidin
0.41mg
Catechin
0.41mg
Epigallocatechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:336.45kcal
16.82%
Fat:21.88g
33.65%
Saturated Fat:9.79g
61.21%
Carbohydrates:32.49g
10.83%
Net Carbohydrates:30.93g
11.25%
Sugar:20.33g
22.59%
Cholesterol:26.83mg
8.94%
Sodium:135.17mg
5.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.63g
9.27%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.8%
Selenium:9.31µg
13.3%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.88%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.53%
Phosphorus:98.73mg
9.87%
Calcium:90.35mg
9.04%
Folate:30.16µg
7.54%
Vitamin A:338.01IU
6.76%
Copper:0.13mg
6.48%
Fiber:1.57g
6.26%
Iron:1.07mg
5.97%
Magnesium:20.08mg
5.02%
Vitamin B3:1mg
5.01%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.68%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.19%
Vitamin K:4.39µg
4.18%
Potassium:144.42mg
4.13%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.62%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.16%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.45%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%