Description

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of fluffy vanilla cake, creamy pastry filling, and rich chocolate ganache. These easy-to-make treats evoke nostalgia, perfect for any occasion from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for ganache)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the butter mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
Fill the lined muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
For the filling, whisk heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then fold into cooled pastry cream.
To make the ganache, melt chocolate chips over low heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth.
Once cupcakes have cooled completely, fill them with the pastry cream and top with chocolate ganache.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 270
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: - For a nutty flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract. - Add fresh berries or toasted coconut on top for extra flair.