Tres Leches Cupcakes
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cupcake Batter:
- 14.25 ounce box white cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box
- 3.4 oz package vanilla instant pudding mix
- ¾ cup sour cream
For the Three Milks Mixture:
- ¼ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup whole milk
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries for garnish optional
- Ground cinnamon for garnish optional
Instructions
Make the Batter:
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Line a muffin tin with sturdy cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions including the addition of instant vanilla pudding and sour cream.14.25 ounce box white cake mix, 3.4 oz package vanilla instant pudding mix, ¾ cup sour cream
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake for 14-17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the Three Milks Mixture:
- In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and whole milk.¼ cup evaporated milk, ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, ¼ cup whole milk
- Using a skewer, poke several holes into the tops of each of the cupcakes. Then, use a pastry brush to apply 2-3 coats of the milk mixture to each cupcake. Allow each coating to soak in before applying the next.
Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.2 cups heavy whipping cream, ⅓ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Top each cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries or a dusting of ground cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cupcake. Actual calories will vary.
- Please note, you'll need the ingredients listed on the box of the cake mix (usually eggs, oil, and water). I do not have those listed above since the amounts differ by brand. However, I've accounted for 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup of oil, and 3/4 cup of water in the calorie count.
Nutrition Facts
Tres Leches Cupcakes
Serving Size
1 cupcake
Amount per Serving
Calories
276
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
199
mg
8
%
Potassium
85
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
462
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
96
mg
10
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
