How do I make tres leches cupcakes?

Experience bite-sized bliss with our Tres Leches Cupcakes recipe. Miniature marvels that pack all the creamy goodness of the classic cake.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Tres Leches Cupcakes. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt unsalted butter granulated sugar eggs vanilla extract milk heavy cream powdered sugar cinnamon cherry

all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups
baking powder 1 teaspoon
salt a pinch
unsalted butter ½ cup
granulated sugar 1 cup
eggs 2
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
milk ½ cup
heavy cream 1 cup
powdered sugar 2 tablespoons
cinnamon a sprinkle
cherry as desired

Take note
Caution: These cupcakes are highly addicting! You may find it impossible to eat just one. Proceed with caution and have extra napkins on hand for the inevitable frosting mustache.

1

Preheat the Oven

First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). We need to get that oven nice and toasty for our cupcake adventures!

2

Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Give it some love and make sure everything is well combined.

3

Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This is like giving your cupcakes a sweet hug.

4

Add the Eggs, Vanilla, and Milk

Now it’s time to add some magic! Beat in 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ cup of milk. Mix until everything looks smooth and velvety.

5

Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be gentle with your cupcakes, and they will reward you with their soft and tender crumb.

6

Scoop the Batter into Cupcake Liners

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and use an ice cream scoop (or a spoon) to fill each liner about two-thirds full with the batter. We want cute little cupcake mountains, not cupcake volcanoes!

7

Bake Until Golden and Delicious

Now comes the hard part: waiting! Pop those cupcakes into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown. The heavenly aroma will fill your kitchen as they bake!

8

Let Cool and Prepare the Tres Leches Sauce

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely. While they're cooling, it's time to whip up the tres leches sauce. But shhh, don't tell the cupcakes they'll be taking a luxurious milk bath soon!

9

Poke Some Holes and Pour on the Love

Using a toothpick or skewer, poke several holes into each cupcake. Now, the fun part – pour your tres leches sauce over the cupcakes, allowing it to seep into every nook and cranny. Make sure to save a little extra sauce for a finishing touch!

10

Whip Up the Whipped Cream

What's a tres leches cupcake without its signature whipped cream topping? In a chilled bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until peaks form. This is when you can pretend to be a fancy pastry chef.

11

Frost and Decorate Like a Pro

Get artsy! Frost each cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and if you're feeling extra fancy, drizzle a spoonful of that reserved tres leches sauce on top. A sprinkle of cinnamon or a cute little cherry can also add some pizzazz.

12

Time to Indulge!

Congratulations, you've made the most heavenly Tres Leches Cupcakes! Now, sit back, relax, and savor every creamy, fluffy bite. Bonus tip: these cupcakes taste extra amazing when enjoyed with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk.