Description
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a moist cupcake filled with vanilla pudding and topped with rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use a small knife to cut a cone shape out of the center of each cupcake. Fill the hole with prepared vanilla pudding and top with a dollop of whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the filled cupcakes. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the butter in the cupcake batter.
- For a fun twist, add a splash of almond extract to the batter for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg