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Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy vanilla custard filling and chocolate ganache frosting. A delightful twist on a classic dessert!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For the custard filling and chocolate ganache, refer to a classic Boston Cream Pie recipe. Adjust sweetness to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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