Boston Cream Cup Cakes Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Boston Cream Cupcakes! Simple to make yet bursting with rich, creamy flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. Fluffy vanilla cake is paired with a luscious homemade pudding filling and topped with a fresh strawberry. Get ready for a taste of pure heaven!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 189.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Boston Cream Cup Cakes

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How to Make Boston Cream Cup Cakes

  1. Preheat oven to [insert temperature, e.g., 350°F (175°C)]. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare your favorite vanilla cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill each liner about 2/3 full.
  3. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Let cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. While cupcakes are cooling, prepare the pudding filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together [insert pudding mix amount, e.g., 1 package (3.4 oz)] instant vanilla pudding mix and [insert milk amount, e.g., 1 1/2 cups] milk until smooth and creamy.
  7. Cover the pudding and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow it to thicken.
  8. Once the pudding has thickened and the cupcakes are completely cool, transfer the pudding to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
  9. Gently pipe a dollop of pudding into the center of each cupcake, creating a small well.
  10. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes and pudding.
  11. Frost the tops of the cupcakes with [insert frosting type and amount, e.g., 1 cup of your favorite vanilla frosting], ensuring the hole is covered.
  12. Garnish each cupcake with a halved fresh strawberry, arranged in a fan shape.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

9g

Carbs

10g