Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy vanilla with these Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes. These cupcakes feature a moist vanilla base filled with luscious vanilla pudding and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes offer a delightful twist on the classic Boston Cream Pie.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
For the Filling:
2 cups vanilla pudding
For the Ganache:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Substitutions:
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Dairy-Free: Substitute butter with margarine and use almond milk.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Fill Cupcakes: Once cooled, cut a small circle out of the center of each cupcake and fill with vanilla pudding.
- Prepare Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top with Ganache: Spoon the chocolate ganache over each cupcake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the ganache set before serving.
Notes
Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before filling to prevent melting of the pudding.
For best results, let the ganache set fully before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 280 kcal
Keywords: Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, Vanilla Pudding Cupcakes, Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes, Classic Boston Cream Twist, Easy Cupcake Recipe