These Boston Cream Cupcakes are soft vanilla cupcakes filled with silky vanilla custard and topped with a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache. They taste like your favorite bakery treat but are surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a sweet anytime indulgence!
📝 Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus eggs, oil & water per box instructions) or your favorite vanilla cupcake recipe
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (to boost boxed flavor)
For the filling (vanilla cream):
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the chocolate ganache:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Bake the cupcakes: Prepare and bake cupcakes according to the box directions. Let them cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the filling: In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Add heavy cream and beat until smooth and fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
3️⃣ Fill the cupcakes:
- Use a paring knife or apple corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake.
- Pipe or spoon the vanilla filling into the hole and replace the cupcake tops.
4️⃣ Make the ganache:
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
5️⃣ Top the cupcakes: Spoon or dip the tops of each cupcake in the warm ganache. Let set at room temperature or chill for 10 minutes.
💡 Tips
- For extra bakery flavor, add a pinch of salt and butter to the ganache.
- Store in the fridge and bring to room temp before serving.
- Want smaller bites? Make them mini cupcakes and pipe in the cream!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Combines three classic layers in one bite
✔️ Rich, creamy, and completely satisfying
✔️ Easy to prep ahead for parties
✔️ A guaranteed hit for kids and adults alike!
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