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Easy Boston Cream Cupcakes: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Treat

Easy Boston Cream Cupcakes
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These Easy Boston Cream Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a rich chocolate ganache and a creamy filling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup pastry cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before filling with pastry cream.
  8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over filled cupcakes.
  10. Allow to set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of almond extract to the batter.
  • These cupcakes can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container.

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