Strawberry Tres Leches Cupcakes

ingredients

cake mix:

• Pillsbury Strawberry Cake Mix

• 1 cup milk

• 1/2 cup oil

• 3 eggs

tres leches mixture:

• 1 can evaporated milk

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 2 cups half & half

strawberry whipped cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/4 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp Nesquik strawberry powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

toppings:

• strawberries

instructions

cake mix:

1. in a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, oil, and eggs

2. pour the cake batter into a prepared cupcake tray

3. bake @ 350 for 15 mins

4. once removed from the oven, allow the cupcakes to cool on the counter for 1 hr

tres leches mixture:

1. in a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, condensed milk, and half & half

2. once the cupcakes have cooled, use a fork to poke holes over the top (i usually just slice the tops off)

3. slowly pour the milk mixture over the top of the cupcakes, making sure to pour it near the edges and all around (abour 1/8 - 1/4 cup)

4. place the cupcakes in the refrigerator and chill for @ least 15 mins to allow the milk to soak in

whipped cream:

1. whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, strawberry powder, and vanilla extract - about 4-5 mins

2. place the frosting into a piping bag & refrigerate for @ least 20 mins (optional, but i like it cold)

assembly:

1. frost the moist cupcakes with the whipped cream and top with a sliced strawberry