Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining soft vanilla cupcakes with creamy pastry filling and rich chocolate ganache. Each cupcake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them ideal for any celebration or a simple indulgence at home. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable options, these treats are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For Pastry Cream: 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp cornstarch
- For Ganache: 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips, 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter then add eggs one at a time along with milk. Combine dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- For the pastry cream, whisk heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Cool covered with plastic wrap.
- Once cooled, create holes in the centers of the cupcakes and fill with pastry cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- To make ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Drizzle over filled cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg