Description
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are a fun twist on the classic dessert, featuring soft yellow cupcakes filled with smooth vanilla custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want a handheld treat that feels extra special.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- Vegetable oil (as called for on box)
- Water (as called for on box)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the yellow cake mix as directed on the box using eggs, oil, and water.
- Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and divide the batter evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
- To make the vanilla cream filling: Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly whisk in warm milk. Return mixture to saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Let cool completely.
- Core each cupcake and fill with the cooled custard using a spoon or piping bag.
- For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Spoon ganache over the top of each filled cupcake. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade yellow cake for a more from-scratch version.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a more intense ganache.
- Instant vanilla pudding can substitute the custard in a pinch.
- Add espresso powder to ganache for a mocha twist.
- Best served chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
