Toasted Marshmallow Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Servings

24 Cupcakes

Prep Time

22 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Cuisine

International / Latin American–inspired

Category

Breakfast / Dessert / Snacks

A buttery mantecada cupcake soaked in tres leches, filled with Nuuva Premium Dulce de Leche, and crowned with a pillowy homemade marshmallow frosting toasted until golden brown. Rich caramel flavor in every single bite — this is the kind of dessert you don't forget.

Toasted Marshmallow Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

Ingredients

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    • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour

    • 1½ teaspoons baking powder

    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened

    • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

    • 4 large eggs

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk

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    • 1 cup (306 g) sweetened condensed milk

    • 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk

    • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream

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    • ¾ cup (about 200 g) Nuuva Premium Dulce de Leche

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    • 0.75 oz (21g) unflavored gelatin (3 envelopes Knox gelatin)

    • ½ cup (120ml) cold water

    • ⅔ cup (213g) light corn syrup

    • ¼ cup (60ml) water

    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

    Directions

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      1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

      2. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners.

      3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt,

      4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy.

      5. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until pale and fluffy.

      6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

      7. Mix in the vanilla extract.

      8. Add one-third of the flour mixture.

      9. Add half of the milk.

      10. Add half of the remaining flour mixture.

      11. Add the remaining milk.

      12. Add the remaining flour mixture and mix only until combined.

      13. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full.

      14. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

      15. Cool completely.

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      1. In a bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until smooth.

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      1. Use a fork or chopstick to poke holes throughout each cupcake.

      2. Slowly spoon the tres leches mixture over each cupcake.

      3. Allow the liquid to absorb completely.

      4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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      1. Add gelatin and cold water to the bowl of a stand mixer and allow it to bloom for 10 minutes.

      2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and ¼ cup water.

      3. Stir only until the sugar dissolves.

      4. Bring to a rapid boil.

      5. Boil for exactly 1 minute without stirring.

      6. Carefully pour the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture.

      7. Using the whisk attachment, begin mixing on low speed and gradually increase to high.

      8. Add salt.

      9. Continue whipping for 10–12 minutes until thick, glossy, and fluffy.

      10. Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.

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      1. Remove the center of each cupcake using a cupcake corer or small knife.

      2. Pipe Nuuva Premium Dulce de Leche into the center of each cupcake.

      3. Transfer marshmallow frosting to a piping bag.

      4. Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes.

      5. Toast the frosting with a kitchen torch until golden brown.

      6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.