Mini Tres Leches Cakes
Mini tres leches cakes are delightful bite-sized desserts that marry fluffy sponge cake with a luscious three-milk soak, delivering an indulgent treat in every mouthful. Perfect for any occasion, these mini delights boast a creamy texture and sweet flavor topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, ensuring they impress at gatherings or simply satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini cupcake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy, then mix in whole milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the mini cupcake pan, filling each cavity two-thirds full. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the tres leches soak by mixing sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a bowl.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes in each cake and pour the soak over them. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and top each mini cake with it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider infusing vanilla extract or cocoa powder into the batter. - To store, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.