Boston Cream Cupcakes
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our tantalizing Boston Cream Cupcakes recipe. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, combining moist cake, creamy filling, and rich chocolate ganache. Follow our simple instructions to create bakery-quality treats at home!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcakes by mixing dry ingredients, adding wet ingredients, and baking until golden.
- Make the pastry cream filling by heating cream, whisking egg mixture, thickening, and chilling.
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by melting chocolate in hot cream, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble cupcakes by filling with ganache, topping with pastry cream, and dipping in ganache.
Notes
- Ensure pastry cream is thoroughly chilled before filling cupcakes.
- Dip cupcakes quickly in ganache to prevent the filling from melting.