Best 2 Boston Creme Cupcakes Recipes

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Have you ever been captivated by the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked cupcakes, their golden domes promising a delightful treat? Among these delectable creations, Boston creme cupcakes stand out as a true masterpiece, with their tender crumb, luscious custard filling, and rich chocolate ganache topping. If you're seeking the ultimate recipe to create these culinary wonders in your own kitchen, let us guide you through a journey of baking bliss, transforming simple ingredients into an unforgettable symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BOSTON CREME CUPCAKES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 17m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
1 (3.4-ounce) box vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
12 pre-made cupcakes baked from a cake mix
1 cup heavy cream
1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Combine milk, instant pudding mix, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat mixture with a hand mixer for 2 minutes, or until it thickens. Place mixture in refrigerator for 15 minutes. Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a medium-size plain tip. Fill cupcakes with vanilla pudding filling by inserting tip into top of cupcake and squeezing a couple of tablespoons of filling into each cupcake.
  • Heat cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbles appear around the edges. Remove from heat, add chocolate morsels to pan, and whisk until smooth. Spoon or drizzle glaze over cupcakes, or dunk the tops into the glaze. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour, before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

BOSTON CREME MINI-CUPCAKES



Boston Creme Mini-Cupcakes image

Easy to make mini cupcakes that taste like a miniature Boston cream pie! This semi-homemade version of one of my favorite pies is a big hit at potlucks or just for a little snack to have around the house. It is also easy to make in stages and defrosts nicely when ready to serve by just letting them sit out for an hour or so on the counter.

Provided by veggiechef

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Holiday

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 cup water
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant French vanilla pudding
2 cups cold milk
1 (16 ounce) can prepared chocolate frosting
1 cup whipped cream
6 maraschino cherries, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Stir yellow cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl until moistened. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Spoon cake batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cupcakes have risen and are lightly golden brown, 15 to 19 minutes. Check for doneness after 10 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake should come out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Whisk instant French vanilla pudding mix and milk together in a bowl for 2 minutes. Allow pudding to stand for 5 more minutes to thicken.
  • Pipe the vanilla pudding into each cupcake with about 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla pudding.
  • Freeze filled cupcakes for at least 1 hour to make frosting them easier.
  • Spread a very thin coating of chocolate frosting over each cupcake; refrigerate cupcakes for 15 minutes.
  • Spread second, thicker layer of frosting over the first layer. Place small dollop of whipped cream into center of each frosted cupcake and top with a quarter of a maraschino cherry. Refrigerate mini cupcakes until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 252.6 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

Tips:

  • Prep the cake batter and the pastry cream filling in advance: This will save you time and allow the flavors to develop.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before filling them: This will prevent the filling from melting and making the cupcakes soggy.
  • Use a piping bag to fill the cupcakes: This will help you to create a neat and even filling.
  • Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 30 minutes before serving: This will help the filling to set and firm up.

Conclusion:

Boston cream cupcakes are a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a moist and fluffy cake batter, a rich and creamy custard filling, and a decadent chocolate ganache topping, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. By following the tips in this recipe, you can easily make your own delicious Boston cream cupcakes at home.

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