Description
Delightful Coconut Cream Tres Leches Cupcakes that are moist, fluffy, and bursting with tropical flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 cups whipped cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually add the coconut milk and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and remaining coconut milk until smooth.
- Once cooled, poke holes in the tops of each cupcake and drizzle the tres leches mixture over them. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Top each cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with shredded coconut before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream, Tres Leches, Cupcakes, Dessert, Tropical Flavors