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mothers day Tres Leches Cupcakes

Mouthwatering Mothers Day Tres Leches Cupcakes to Celebrate Love

Delightful Mothers Day Tres Leches Cupcakes soaked in three milks, perfect for celebrating love and family.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs separate whites from yolks
  • 1 cup 2% or Whole Milk
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Milk Soak
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (for frosting) softened
  • 3 cups Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream (for frosting)
Optional Garnish
  • Strawberries/Raspberries/Blackberries/Blueberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in the egg yolks, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks in another bowl.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until uniform.
  7. Spoon batter into the cupcake liners and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Mix together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream for the soak.
  9. Allow the cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes, then poke holes in each and pour the milk mixture over them. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Beat the butter with confectioners' sugar and heavy cream until fluffy for the frosting.
  11. Frost the cupcakes once they have absorbed the liquid.
  12. Garnish with fresh berries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper egg white separation for maximum fluffiness. Allow sufficient soaking time for best flavor.

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