Make Delicious Boston Cream Cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the Custard Filling:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.

Prepare the Custard Filling:

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk until it starts to simmer. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk some of the hot milk into the egg mixture to temper it, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  • Transfer the custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming), and chill until cool.

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

  • Place the chocolate chips in a bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool to a spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Cupcakes:

  • Once the cupcakes are cool, cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and remove a piece of the cake to make room for the filling.
  • Spoon or pipe the custard filling into each cupcake.
  • Spread or pipe the chocolate ganache on top of each cupcake.

Serve:

  • Once assembled, the Boston Cream Cupcakes are ready to serve. You can refrigerate them until ready to enjoy, letting them come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

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