Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes with Caramelized Dulce de Leche Frosting
A tropical twist on the classic Tres Leches dessert, these Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes are bursting with flavor and moisture. Infused with evaporated, sweetened condensed, and coconut milk, each bite is a decadent indulgence. Topped with a rich and creamy caramelized dulce de leche buttercream, this recipe also celebrates the delightful crunch of toasted coconut. Perfect for celebrations or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cupcakes will leave you and your guests craving more. While they require a bit of time and effort, the results are irresistibly divine.
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Servings
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Calories
22
Ingredients
Ingredients
shortening
1/4 cup (none)
unsalted butter
1/2 cup (softened)
sugar
1 cup (none)
eggs
3 (separated)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (none)
all-purpose flour
1 cup (none)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (none)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
buttermilk
3/4 cup (none)
evaporated milk
1/2 cup (none)
sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (none)
coconut milk
1/2 cup (none)
lightly toasted flaked coconut
1 cup (none)
sweetened condensed milk (for dulce de leche)
1 (14 ounce) can (none)
egg yolks (for dulce de leche)
2 (none)
sugar (for dulce de leche)
3/4 cup (none)
cornstarch
3 tablespoons (none)
salt (for dulce de leche)
1/4 teaspoon (none)
water
1/4 cup (none)
vanilla extract (for dulce de leche)
1 teaspoon (none)
unsalted butter (for frosting)
14 tablespoons (softened to room temperature)
powdered sugar
1 cup (none)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Coconut Tres Leches Cupcakes?
These cupcakes are a tropical twist on the classic Tres Leches dessert, featuring a moist cake infused with three types of milk and topped with caramelized dulce de leche frosting.
What three types of milk are used in the soaking liquid?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of evaporated milk, 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup of coconut milk.
What kind of frosting is used for these cupcakes?
The cupcakes are topped with a rich and creamy caramelized dulce de leche buttercream.
What is the garnish for these cupcakes?
The recipe calls for one cup of lightly toasted flaked coconut as a garnish.
How many ingredients are needed in total?
There are 22 ingredients required for this recipe.
Does the recipe use butter or shortening?
It uses both: 1/4 cup of shortening and 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter in the cake batter.
How should the eggs be prepared for the cake?
The three eggs used in the cake batter should be separated before being added.
Is buttermilk included in the recipe?
Yes, the recipe requires 3/4 cup of buttermilk for the batter.
What kind of flour is used?
The recipe specifies one cup of all-purpose flour.
What is the leavening agent for the cupcakes?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda as the leavening agent.
How much sugar is in the cupcake batter?
There is one cup of sugar in the cake batter, plus additional sugar for the dulce de leche.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in the cake and 1 teaspoon in the dulce de leche.
What ingredients are used to make the dulce de leche?
The dulce de leche is made with a 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 egg yolks, 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup water, and vanilla extract.
What is the purpose of cornstarch in the recipe?
Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent for the dulce de leche component.
How much butter is in the frosting?
The frosting requires 14 tablespoons of unsalted butter softened to room temperature.
How much powdered sugar is in the frosting?
The recipe calls for one cup of powdered sugar for the frosting.
Is this recipe easy to make?
The description indicates that while the recipe requires a bit of time and effort, the results are irresistibly divine.
What makes the frosting caramelized?
The frosting is made with a homemade caramelized dulce de leche base combined with buttercream.
How much coconut milk is needed?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of coconut milk for the tres leches infusion.
What type of salt is recommended?
The recipe calls for standard salt in both the cake batter (1/2 teaspoon) and the dulce de leche (1/4 teaspoon).
Are these cupcakes suitable for parties?
Yes, one of the tags for this recipe is party desserts, making it ideal for celebrations.
What is the texture of these cupcakes?
The cupcakes are described as being bursting with flavor and extreme moisture due to the tres leches infusion.
Is there water in this recipe?
Yes, 1/4 cup of water is used specifically in the preparation of the dulce de leche.
Can I use salted butter?
The recipe specifically calls for unsalted butter for both the cake and the frosting.
How many egg yolks are used for the dulce de leche?
The dulce de leche requires 2 egg yolks.
What is the size of the condensed milk can for the frosting?
The recipe specifies a 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk for the dulce de leche.
Is the coconut toasted?
Yes, the recipe specifies that the flaked coconut should be lightly toasted.
What category of food is this?
This recipe is categorized as a dessert and specifically as cupcakes.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The tags include cupcakes, dessert, tres leches, coconut, dulce de leche, buttercream, tropical, baking, sweet treats, and party desserts.
Does the recipe provide nutritional information?
No, the calories, fat, carbohydrates, and other nutritional metrics are not specified in this data.