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Irresistible Tres Leches Churro Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting

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A delightful fusion of creamy, milk-soaked tres leches cake and crunchy, cinnamon-spiced churro flavors in cupcake form, topped with a smooth cinnamon frosting and churro sugar sprinkle.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 ½ cups (190g), sifted for fluffiness
  • Granulated sugar – 1 cup (200g), for sweetness
  • Baking powder – 1 ½ teaspoons, to help them rise
  • Salt – ½ teaspoon, balances the flavors
  • Large eggs – 3, at room temperature
  • Whole milk – ½ cup (120ml), for tender crumb
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup (115g), melted and slightly cooled
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Evaporated milk – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Sweetened condensed milk – 1 cup (240ml)
  • Whole milk – ½ cup (120ml)
  • Cinnamon stick – 1 (optional)
  • Unsalted butter – ½ cup (115g), softened (for frosting)
  • Powdered sugar – 2 cups (240g), sifted
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon (for frosting)
  • Heavy cream – 2 tablespoons (30ml)
  • Pure vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon (for frosting)
  • Granulated sugar – ¼ cup (50g) (for topping)
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 tablespoon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly, then add the whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together with a spatula. Stop as soon as the batter looks uniform but still slightly lumpy.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full using a spoon or ice cream scoop.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until cupcakes are golden on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack and let cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
  8. In a small saucepan, gently warm evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, and cinnamon stick over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and let cool slightly.
  9. Poke holes all over each cupcake using a fork or skewer. Slowly spoon or brush the milk mixture over cupcakes, allowing them to absorb the liquid over 10-15 minutes.
  10. Beat softened butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth and spreadable. Stir in vanilla extract last.
  11. Frost the soaked cupcakes generously with cinnamon frosting. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping and sprinkle over the frosting.
  12. Chill cupcakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving.

Notes

Poke holes in cupcakes before soaking to ensure even absorption. Fold batter gently to avoid dense cupcakes. Use softened butter for frosting to maintain creamy texture. Chill frosting before piping if kitchen is warm. Drizzle milk soak slowly in layers to prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: Tres Leches, Churro, Cupcakes, Cinnamon Frosting, Mexican Dessert, Easy Dessert, Moist Cupcakes

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