Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with Daddy’s Boston Cream Cupcakes. These delectable treats feature a fluffy vanilla cupcake filled with rich and creamy custard, all topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet everyday treat, these cupcakes blend classic Boston cream pie flavors into individual servings that are both elegant and irresistible.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Custard Filling:
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Chocolate Ganache:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Divide batter among liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Custard Filling: Heat milk in a saucepan until simmering. Whisk sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch in a bowl. Gradually add hot milk to egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter. Chill custard in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Combine chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are cooled, remove centers and fill with custard. Spoon ganache over cupcakes, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Notes
Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before adding custard and ganache to prevent melting.
If custard is too thick, whisk in a bit of milk until desired consistency is achieved.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 350 kcal per cupcake
