Red Velvet Tres Leches Cupcakes with Coconut & Berries Delight!
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Deliciously moist red velvet cupcakes soaked in a rich tres leches mixture, topped with coconut and fresh berries.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- Fresh berries for topping
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tres leches ingredients: sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and coconut milk.
- Once cupcakes are cool, poke holes in the tops and pour the tres leches mixture over them.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, shredded coconut, and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before soaking.
- For a richer flavor, let the cupcakes soak overnight.
- Use a variety of berries for a colorful presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg