Description
These cream-filled chocolate cupcakes combine soft vanilla cupcakes with a smooth vanilla pudding filling and a rich chocolate ganache topping. A delightful handheld twist on Boston Cream Pie, perfect for gatherings or indulgent treats.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, softened
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla pudding: 2 cups
- Heavy cream: 1 cup
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Once cooled, use a small knife to cut out a small hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill each hole with vanilla pudding.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spoon the chocolate ganache over each cupcake, allowing it to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before filling to prevent sogginess.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Let cupcakes come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a glossier ganache.
- Unfilled cupcakes can be frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
