Description
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of classic flavors that will impress at any gathering. These indulgent treats feature a moist vanilla cake base filled with creamy vanilla pudding and crowned with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are not only easy to make but also versatile enough for any occasion. Serve them on a decorative platter or tiered stand for an elegant touch that will wow your guests. With their rich flavors and stunning presentation, Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (4 g) baking powder
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix
- ¼ tsp (1 g) table salt
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 2 boxes (5 oz /142 g each / 284 g total) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1½ cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line muffin tins with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, pudding mix, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs and vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients with buttermilk alternately into the butter mixture until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For filling, whisk together pudding mix, milk, and additional vanilla until thickened; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Cut centers from cooled cupcakes and fill with the cream mixture.
- For ganache, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in intervals until melted; pour over filled cupcakes.
- Chill until set before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg