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Irresistible Boston Cream Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes combining rich chocolate, creamy filling, and soft cake, perfect for any gathering or sweet indulgence.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
For the cream filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 cup milk (for mixing with pudding)
For the chocolate ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mix to your wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
Filling and Topping
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, vanilla pudding mix, and 1 cup of milk. Whip until fluffy.
  2. Cut a small cone shape from the center of each cupcake and fill with the cream mixture.
  3. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it’s just about to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes and then stir until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the filled cupcakes, letting it ooze down the sides.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They are best enjoyed within a few days. For an extra twist, add almond extract to the filling or chopped nuts on top of the ganache.