Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring fluffy vanilla cake filled with creamy custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Each bite is a flavorful journey that combines nostalgic childhood memories with a sophisticated treat, perfect for birthdays or any occasion that calls for a sweet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 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, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup whole milk (for custard)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for custard)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for custard)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For custard, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about five minutes). Let cool.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Once cupcakes are cooled, fill each with custard and drizzle chocolate ganache on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg