Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, a charming twist on the classic dessert that everyone adores. These scrumptious cupcakes feature moist vanilla cake filled with luscious creamy pudding and topped with a rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat at home, they offer a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that makes them irresistible. Each bite reveals a tender cake complemented by a cool filling and smooth, glossy topping. These cupcakes are not just desserts; they’re memories waiting to be made.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¼ tsp table salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding mix (for filling)
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, pudding mix, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Blend in vanilla extract.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes on wire rack; hollow out centers using a piping tip or knife.
- Mix remaining pudding mix with milk and vanilla until thickened; refrigerate for 10 minutes before piping into cupcakes.
- Freeze filled cupcakes for 30 minutes while preparing ganache.
- For ganache, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream until melted; stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over chilled cupcakes and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg