COCONUT TRES LECHES CUPCAKES

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Three types of milk wonderfully moisten these cupcakes. Toasted coconut on top adds an elegant touch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large egg whites, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup coconut milk
WHIPPED CREAM:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Toasted sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and 1 egg white at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating after each addition., Fill prepared cups about two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 17-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes to a 15x10x1-in. pan., In a bowl, mix sweetened condensed, evaporated and coconut milks. Poke holes in cupcakes with a skewer, about 1/2 in. apart. Slowly spoon milk mixture over top, allowing it to absorb into cake. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours., To serve, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe over cupcakes. Top with coconut. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Christine McBride
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These cupcakes are so good, I could eat them every day.


Karen Fowler
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.


MD Shah Ali
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These cupcakes are a must-try for any coconut lover. They're moist, fluffy, and full of coconut flavor.


Selina Kubunavanua
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I would definitely make these cupcakes again. They were easy to make and they turned out great.


Tshepiso Mosito
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Princess Raguine
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Miya Lozinto moir
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these cupcakes were still really good. The frosting was light and fluffy, and the cupcakes were moist and flavorful.


MD RADOWN KHANNA
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Claudi Corriolan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfect. They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was creamy and flavorful.


Angela Kunzler
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These cupcakes are delicious! The coconut tres leches frosting is amazing.


shajjta Shajjat
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and she loved them! They were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully.


Nabirasool Sayed
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were moist and flavorful, and the coconut tres leches frosting was the perfect finishing touch.