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Mini Valentines Tres Leches

Amazing Mini Valentines Tres Leches Delight

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mini cakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Bake adorable mini tres leches cakes in heart-shaped tins for Valentine’s Day. These cakes are pink, funfetti-filled, and topped with fluffy whipped cream, making them a personal-sized dessert perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups funfetti cake mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for soak)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for topping)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 drop pink food coloring
  • Heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini heart-shaped pans.
  2. Combine funfetti cake mix, milk, oil, and eggs in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fill prepared pans about ¾ full with batter.
  4. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a pitcher, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream for the soak.
  7. Poke holes all over the tops of the cooled cakes with a fork or skewer.
  8. Slowly spoon or pour the milk mixture over each cake, allowing it to absorb.
  9. Cover and chill the soaked cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes.
  10. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring until soft peaks form.
  11. Dollop or pipe the pink whipped cream onto each mini tres leches cake.
  12. Decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure cakes are completely cooled before soaking to prevent sogginess.
  • Cakes can be baked and soaked a day in advance; add whipped cream and sprinkles just before serving.
  • For best results, use very cold cream, bowl, and whisk for whipping.
  • If you don’t have a piping bag, use a spoon or a Ziploc bag with a corner snipped off.
  • Variations include chocolate cake mix, strawberry additions, or almond flavor.
  • For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cake mix and coconut-based milk alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Latin American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: Approx. 25g (estimate)
  • Sodium: Approx. 200mg (estimate)
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g (estimate)
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 7g (estimate)
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg (estimate)

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