Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Recipe 🧁🍰

These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are the perfect combination of fluffy yellow cake, creamy filling, and rich chocolate glaze—all packed into a convenient, bite-sized treat! Here’s how to make these delicious cupcakes:

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade yellow cake) 🎂
• ½ cup milk 🥛
• ¼ cup vegetable oil 🌻
• 3 large eggs 🥚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

For the Cream Filling:

• ½ cup heavy whipping cream 🥛
• ¼ cup powdered sugar 🍚
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

For the Chocolate Glaze:

• 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 🍫
• ¼ cup heavy cream 🥛
• 1 tablespoon butter 🧈

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Cupcakes

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the yellow cake mix according to the instructions on the box. Typically, this involves mixing the cake mix with milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer or whisk to combine until smooth.
3. Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Cream Filling

1. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. This will create a fluffy, whipped cream filling.
2. Set the filling aside in the refrigerator to keep it chilled.

Step 3: Make the Chocolate Glaze

1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped semisweet chocolate, heavy cream, and butter.
2. Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate and butter are fully melted and smooth. Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using.

Step 4: Assemble the Cupcakes

1. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, use a small knife or cupcake corer to cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake.
2. Spoon or pipe the cream filling into the center of each cupcake. You want to fill it generously but not overfill.
3. Carefully spoon or drizzle the chocolate glaze over the top of each filled cupcake, covering the cream filling.
4. Allow the chocolate glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

These Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes are best served fresh! The combination of soft cake, creamy filling, and glossy chocolate glaze makes for an irresistible treat. Enjoy these cupcakes for dessert or any special occasion!

Tips:

• For extra flavor: You can add a little vanilla extract or almond extract to the cake batter for a more aromatic flavor.
• Storage: Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate them if you prefer the glaze to be firm.

Enjoy these delightful and indulgent cupcakes that capture all the classic flavors of a Boston Cream Pie in an easy-to-eat form! 🧁🍫