Description
Boston cream pie cupcakes deliver pure dessert magic, blending classic New England charm with modern bakery elegance. Silky pastry cream, rich chocolate ganache, and tender vanilla cake create an indulgent experience that will delight dessert seekers.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Cake):
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Custard Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners, ensuring even spacing for uniform cupcake development.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly integrated and lump-free.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous, creating a smooth foundation for the cupcakes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, allowing the aromatic essence to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Alternately add dry ingredient mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a delicate crumb structure.
- Carefully portion the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for a golden surface and checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, ensuring they reach room temperature before further preparation.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother, more even batter that guarantees perfectly tender cupcakes.
- Mixing Magic: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense cupcakes – stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Moisture Mastery: Check cupcakes early to prevent overbaking, which can lead to dry texture – every oven is slightly different.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly version, and use dairy-free milk and butter alternatives for lactose-intolerant bakers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg