TRES LECHES CUPCAKES

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This cupcake version of tres leches cake actually uses four types of milk, including the cream, but "quatro leches cake" just doesn't have the same delicious ring to it. If you love dairy, you won't be disappointed with this special take on the classic. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup coconut milk
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
Dash salt
WHIPPED CREAM:
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Assorted fresh berries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 48 muffin cups with paper liners., In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Fill prepared cups halfway, allowing room in liners for milk mixture. Bake 11-13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; cool slightly., Place cupcakes in 15x10x1-in. pans. Poke holes in cupcakes with a skewer. In a small bowl, mix milks and salt; spoon scant 1 tablespoon mixture over each cupcake. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Spread over cupcakes; top with berries. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.