Description
These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes feature moist vanilla cupcakes filled with rich pastry cream and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- For the pastry cream:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- For the chocolate ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the pastry cream: In a saucepan, heat the milk until simmering. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter, then chill.
- Once cupcakes are cool, cut out the centers and fill with pastry cream.
- For the ganache: Heat the cream until just boiling, then pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Spoon over filled cupcakes and let set.
Notes
Ensure the pastry cream is fully chilled before filling the cupcakes to avoid melting the ganache prematurely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 4g