# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cupcake Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 0.5 cup whole milk
→ Tres Leches Soak
09 - 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
10 - 0.5 cup evaporated milk
11 - 0.5 cup whole milk
→ Whipped Cream Topping
12 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
15 - Ground cinnamon
16 - Fresh berries or maraschino cherries
17 - Lime zest
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
06 - Divide batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
08 - Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and whole milk in a small bowl.
09 - Once cupcakes are cool but still slightly warm, poke several holes in each using a skewer or fork.
10 - Spoon or slowly pour 2-3 tablespoons of the milk mixture over each cupcake. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.
11 - Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
12 - Pipe or spread whipped cream onto each cupcake. Garnish with cinnamon, fresh berries, or lime zest as desired. Serve chilled.
