Tres Leches Cupcakes

Health score
1%
Tres Leches Cupcakes
165 min.
24
313kcal

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These Tres Leches Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic Latin American dessert, perfect for those who love a sweet and creamy treat. With a light and airy texture, these cupcakes are infused with a rich combination of three types of milk, creating a unique and indulgent experience. The recipe is straightforward and easy to follow, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Starting with a simple batter, the cupcakes are baked to perfection and then infused with a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and regular milk, giving them their signature moistness and flavor. The frosting takes these cupcakes to the next level, with a fluffy whipped cream topping infused with rum extract, creating a heavenly combination of flavors and textures. The final touch is a sprinkle of coconut and pecans, adding a delightful crunch and tropical flair.

With a prep time of 15 minutes and a total time of 165 minutes, these cupcakes are a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the wait. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them as a special treat, these Tres Leches Cupcakes are sure to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.

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
  • 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 350°F.
  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

Calories313kcal
Protein5.4%
Fat54.6%
Carbs40%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.42
Glycemic Load
20.79
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.7939129730929%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.24mg
Delphinidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:312.91kcal
15.65%
Fat:19.42g
29.88%
Saturated Fat:9.58g
59.89%
Carbohydrates:32.02g
10.67%
Net Carbohydrates:30.78g
11.19%
Sugar:20.19g
22.44%
Cholesterol:26.83mg
8.94%
Sodium:135.17mg
5.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.32g
8.64%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.13%
Selenium:9.18µg
13.12%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.62%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.03%
Phosphorus:89.29mg
8.93%
Calcium:87.97mg
8.8%
Folate:29.41µg
7.35%
Vitamin A:336.1IU
6.72%
Iron:0.99mg
5.49%
Fiber:1.24g
4.95%
Vitamin B3:0.96mg
4.81%
Copper:0.09mg
4.44%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.37%
Vitamin K:4.27µg
4.06%
Magnesium:15.96mg
3.99%
Potassium:130.46mg
3.73%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.32%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.16%
Vitamin D:0.47µg
3.16%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.39%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.1%