Description
Indulge in these delightful Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes that merge the classic flavors of Boston cream pie into bite-sized treats. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pastry cream
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling.
- Carefully cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with pastry cream.
- Top with chocolate ganache and let set before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate for the ganache.
- Make sure to let the cupcakes cool completely before filling them with pastry cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg