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mini cake cups with whipped cream topping and cinnamon dust served in glass jars

Mini Tres Leches Cake Cups

Richard KlausRichard Klaus
These mini tres leches cake cups are a delightful twist on the classic Latin American dessert, perfect for parties and individual servings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch round cake pan greased and floured
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 Mixing Bowl large

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature

Milk Mixture

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Topping

  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer to blend them until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.

Tres Leches Mixture

  • In another bowl, combine evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Stir until well mixed.
  • Once the cake is cool, use a fork to poke holes all over the cake. Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, ensuring it is evenly absorbed.

Assembly

  • Using a cookie cutter, cut the soaked cake into small circles. Place each piece into a mini dessert cup.
  • Top each mini cup with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Optionally, add fresh fruit for garnish.

Serving

  • Refrigerate the mini cups for at least 1 hour before serving to enhance the flavors. Serve chilled.

Storage

  • Store any leftover mini cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Pro Tips: Ensure the cake is cool before adding the milk mixture to avoid sogginess.
Ingredient Substitutions: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a non-dairy version.
How to Serve: Serve chilled for best flavor.
Storage & Freshness: Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.
Make-Ahead Tips: Prepare the cake and milk mixture a day in advance for ease.
Keyword easy party desserts, individual tres leches cups, mini tres leches cake