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Moist Tres Leches Cupcakes with Fluffy Whipped Cream Frosting

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These moist tres leches cupcakes soaked in a luscious milk blend and topped with light, airy whipped cream frosting are an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 5 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g), divided
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (80ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (12 oz/354 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz/396g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120ml)
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream (360ml), cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 5 egg yolks with ½ cup (100g) of granulated sugar until pale yellow and slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes). Stir in 1/3 cup whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the yolk mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. In a separate clean bowl, beat the 5 egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup (100g) sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions using a spatula.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  9. While still warm, poke several holes in each cupcake with a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the tres leches soak (mix evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup heavy cream) evenly over the cupcakes. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. Beat 1 ½ cups cold heavy cream, 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  11. Pipe or spread the whipped cream frosting generously on each cupcake before serving. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon or garnish with fresh berries.

Notes

Whip egg whites properly in a grease-free bowl for best volume. Do not overbake cupcakes to ensure they absorb the milk soak well. Poke 6-8 holes per cupcake for even soaking. Chill cupcakes after soaking to meld flavors and set texture. Add cream of tartar to whipped cream to stabilize frosting. For gluten-free, substitute flour with 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk and coconut cream.

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