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Boston Cream Cupcakes

Boston Cream Cupcakes are made with tender, classic yellow cakes topped off with a chocolate glaze and filled with vanilla cream just like Boston Cream Pie!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Yellow Cupcakes:
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
  • 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Chocolate Frosting:
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Yellow Cupcakes:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tray with liner cups.
  2. To a stand mixer add the butter and sugar and cream until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add in eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt and add to the stand mixer on the lowest speed setting until just combined.
  5. Using an ice cream scoop fill the cups 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely.
Vanilla Cream Filling:
  1. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer add the pudding mix, milk, and heavy cream and beat for 3-4 minutes until creamy.
  2. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Put pudding in a piping bag with a small circular tip.
  4. Poke tip into cupcake and add about 2 tablespoons of filling.
Chocolate Glaze:
  1. Add chocolate chips and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on 50% power for 1 minute.
  3. Let sit for 2 minutes untouched then stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Dip cupcakes upside down into glaze then let harden.

Nutrition Information

Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 132mg (6%) Potassium 226mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 826IU (17%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 132mg 6%
Potassium 226mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 826IU 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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