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Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes! These treats combine rich custard, chocolate ganache, and fluffy cake. 🍰✨
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cupcake Pan For baking the cupcakes.
  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining ingredients.
  • 1 Saucepan For making the custard and ganache.
  • 1 Whisk For mixing ingredients.
  • 1 Cupcake Corer or Knife For filling the cupcakes.
  • 1 wire rack For cooling the cupcakes.

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Forms the base of the cupcakes.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the batter.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder Leavening agent for rise.
  • 2 large Eggs Bind ingredients and add moisture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.

Vanilla Custard Filling

  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk for creaminess.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the custard.
  • 0.25 cup Cornstarch Thickens the custard.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

  • 1 cup Heavy cream Creates a smooth ganache.
  • 6 ounces Chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark for richness.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cupcake batter by mixing dry ingredients in a bowl.

Baking

  • Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely before filling.

Custard Filling

  • Prepare the custard while the cupcakes cool. Fill each cupcake with custard once cooled.

Ganache Topping

  • Make the ganache and drizzle over each filled cupcake. Allow to set before serving.

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Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
300 15g 4g 40g
Keyword Boston Cream Pie, Chocolate, cupcakes