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Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes – Irresistibly Creamy Delights

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped for a gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can deepen flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine is a great dairy-free substitute
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be considered
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Mix milk with vinegar or lemon juice for substitute
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 box Instant Pudding Mix (vanilla) Can use butterscotch or chocolate for variety
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache Use dairy-free chocolate for vegan option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tins
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping Tip
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract and buttermilk until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; then incorporate into wet ingredients.
  5. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each liner 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Cool cupcakes in tins for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Cut out the center of each cupcake to create a well and fill with vanilla pudding.
  8. Chill filled cupcakes in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  9. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan, pour over chopped chocolate to create ganache.
  10. Drizzle ganache over chilled cupcakes and let set in the refrigerator.
  11. Serve and enjoy your Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pudding is well chilled before filling to prevent leaking. Chill cupcakes after filling for better results.

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