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Cozy Tres Leches Cupcakes Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Whipped Cream

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These cozy tres leches cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and soaked in a rich three-milk mixture, topped with a fragrant cinnamon whipped cream. Perfect for a comforting dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) evaporated milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs at medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy.
  4. Gently mix in the whole milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter using a rubber spatula until combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in batches, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full (about 3 tablespoons per cupcake).
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden.
  8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk or heavy cream.
  10. Poke several holes on top of each cupcake using a fork or skewer. Slowly pour 2-3 tablespoons of the tres leches mixture over each cupcake. Let absorb for at least 30 minutes.
  11. In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  12. Top each cupcake generously with cinnamon whipped cream just before serving. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder on top.

Notes

Use room temperature milk for soaking to ensure even absorption. Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream to achieve perfect soft peaks. Store soaked cupcakes without whipped cream in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add whipped cream topping just before serving. For dairy-free option, substitute coconut or almond milk and use coconut-based whipped topping.

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