Tres Leches Cupcakes

Prep time: 15-20 minutes

Cook time: Varies on box cake mix

Materials:

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix as well as the ingredients listed on the box
  • 1/2 sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • sprinkles of your choice

Process:

  1. Preheat the oven to the instructions on the cake mix box and line a muffin tin with some cupcake liners. Set aside.
  2. Mix the batter and distribute evenly amongst the 12 liners.
  3. Bake according to boxed instructions and then let the cupcakes cool completely.
  4. Remove the cupcake liners from each muffin and place them in a pan or dish large enough to hold all the muffins and that also has high sides.
  5. Taking a skewer start making several holes in each cupcake. Set aside.
  6. In mixing bowl combine the condensed milk, whole milk, and evaporated milk. Mix well to combine and then pour over the cupcakes making sure the whole cupcake has some over top.
  7. Place in the fridge for several hours (best overnight) and allow the milk from the bottom of the pan to penetrate into the cupcakes.
  8. In a separate mixing bowl add in the heavy cream and using a hand held mixer start to whip the cream.
  9. Once the mixture becomes frothy add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extarct.
  10. Continue to mix until you reach stiff peaks.
  11. Pipe the whipped cream over your cupcake and finish off with a sprinkle of sprinkles over the top.
  12. Plate and ENJOY!
  13. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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