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Irresistible Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe

  • Author: Nora Sinclair
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Description

Get ready to fall in love with these irresistible Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes! A delightful fusion of fluffy vanilla cake, silky pastry cream, and rich chocolate ganache, these cupcakes deliver classic dessert flavor in a perfectly portioned treat. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe for a birthday, elegant dinner ideas, or just want to impress with a beautiful homemade dessert, this one checks every box. With a soft bite and creamy surprise inside, it’s no wonder these cupcakes are such a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for quick breakfast options, easy party food ideas, or sweet snack cravings, these little indulgences are as versatile as they are delicious.

Ingredients

For the Vanilla Cupcakes:

1½ cups all-purpose flour

1½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup whole milk

For the Pastry Cream:

1 cup whole milk

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 egg yolks

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Ganache:

½ cup heavy cream

4 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped

1 tsp butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  1. Make the Pastry Cream: In a saucepan, heat milk until steaming. In a bowl, whisk sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and flour. Slowly add hot milk while whisking. Return mixture to pan and cook until thick. Stir in vanilla and butter. Chill with plastic wrap touching the surface.
  2. Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk. Divide into liners. Bake 18–20 mins. Cool completely.
  3. Fill the Cupcakes: Hollow out the center of each cupcake and fill with chilled pastry cream.
  4. Make the Ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth. Add optional butter.
  5. Top and Serve: Spoon ganache over filled cupcakes. Let set and enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 1 hour (for pastry cream)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

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