Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
These delightful cupcakes bring the classic flavors of Boston cream pie into a fun, easy-to-eat form, filled with creamy pastry cream and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's softened for easier mixing.
- 1 cups sugar Feel free to adjust the sweetness.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk You can substitute with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Filling and Topping
- 1 cups pastry cream You can use whipped cream or custard as an alternative.
- 1 cups dark chocolate, chopped Substituting with milk chocolate will result in a sweeter topping.
- 0.5 cups heavy cream Heat until simmering to prepare ganache.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until smooth.
Baking
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling.
Filling and Ganache
- Using a pastry bag, fill each cupcake with pastry cream.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour it over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then drizzle or dip the tops of each filled cupcake in the chocolate ganache.
- Let set, then enjoy your Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes!
Notes
These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh but can be served with whipped cream or fresh berries. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze before adding ganache.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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