Easy Boston Cream Cupcakes: Indulgent Treat You Can Make at Home
Delicious and easy-to-make Boston Cream Cupcakes that you can prepare at home for a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pastry cream
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, then cool completely.
- Once cooled, fill cupcakes with pastry cream using a piping bag.
- Top with chocolate ganache.
Notes
- Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring it over the cupcakes to achieve a smooth finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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