Description
Delightful Boston Cream Cupcakes merge classic American dessert magic with irresistible individual charm. Rich vanilla cake cradles silky pastry cream and glossy chocolate glaze, promising pure indulgence you’ll savor with each heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcake workspace by setting the oven temperature to 350°F and arranging cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
- Create the cupcake batter by combining dry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt – in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla into the dry mixture, blending until a smooth, consistent texture develops.
- Distribute the batter evenly, filling each cupcake liner approximately two-thirds full to ensure proper rising.
- Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely while preparing the custard filling.
- Craft the custard by whisking milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Continuously stir the custard mixture until it thickens and reaches a creamy consistency, then remove from heat.
- Infuse the custard with vanilla and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Pour the hot cream over finely chopped chocolate, letting it rest for 5 minutes before stirring to create a silky smooth finish.
- Carefully create a small cavity in the top of each cooled cupcake using a knife or pastry tool.
- Gently fill each cupcake cavity with the chilled custard, ensuring an even distribution.
- Complete the cupcakes by generously drizzling the glossy chocolate ganache over the top, creating an elegant finish.
Notes
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version that keeps the cupcakes moist and flavorful.
- Use a piping bag with a round tip for precise and clean custard filling, ensuring even distribution in each cupcake.
- Chill the ganache for 10-15 minutes before spreading to achieve a thicker, more spreadable consistency that won’t drip excessively.
- Sprinkle sea salt or crushed nuts on top of the ganache for added texture and a gourmet touch that elevates the classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg