Tres Leches Cupcakes

Tres Leches Cupcakes are the perfect light airy vanilla cakes soaked in a rich, sweet three milk mixture and topped with buttercream frosting.

My Tres Leches Cupcakes look fancy and they have all that decadent goodness of the original cake, but in shareable individual sweet treats. The cupcake base starts with whipped eggs whites so they are extra fluffy, even after soaking in the rich triple milk mixture. Instead of a cool whip topping, I give them a generous piping of buttercream and finish them with a dusting of cinnamon. They are ideal for a special occasion when you want a wow-worthy dessert that everyone is sure to love!

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 5 large eggs , separated
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk

• 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar , sifted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon