RCI-BR.004.0069.001
Boston Cream Cupcakes
While Boston Cream pie is a classic, it can be time consuming to make. This recipe incorporates the Boston Cream pie flavors we all know and love—the contrast of creamy vanilla with rich, dark chocolate—into cupcake form.
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Total60 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- box cake mix + ingredients required to prepare cake mix (see directions on package)1 unit
- x 3.4-ounce box vanilla flavored instant pudding mix1 unit
- 1¼ cups
- 1 tablespoon
- x cup heavy cream1 unit
- x 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips1 unit
- optional: ¼ cup powdered sugar1 unitsifted
Method
1
Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, filling cupcake liners in a muffin tin about two-thirds full.
2
Bake the cupcakes at the temperature specified on the cake mix box for the time indicated (typically 18-22 minutes), until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
20 minutes
3
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4
While the cupcakes cool, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, cold whole milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until the pudding thickens, about 2 minutes.
5
Once cooled, use a small paring knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake, creating a cavity for the cream filling.
6
Spoon or pipe the vanilla pudding mixture into the center of each cupcake, filling the cavity generously.
7
Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan and heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges, about 3 minutes.
8
Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over them, letting it sit for 30 seconds undisturbed.
9
Whisk the chocolate and cream together until smooth and glossy, creating a ganache frosting.
2 minutes
10
Allow the chocolate ganache to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
11
Spoon or spread a layer of the chocolate ganache over the top of each filled cupcake.
12
If desired, sift powdered sugar over the top of each cupcake just before serving for a decorative finish.