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Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Easy Cupcake Recipes

I’ll admit something—I have a soft spot for desserts that trick the eye. When you set down a platter of Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, people expect pie, then discover cupcakes, and they grin. These little cakes borrow the heart of the boston cream pie recipe we know and love. The tender vanilla sponge hides a cool, creamy center, and the chocolate topping sets into a smooth shell. Every bite feels like you’ve pulled off a magic trick at the table. Cupcakes are fun to bake, but these are even more fun to share. I still remember the first time I brought them to a gathering. Someone asked if I’d spent all afternoon making pastry cream. I just laughed. Good recipes don’t need to take forever—they need to make people happy. And trust me, these do. If you’ve been searching for easy cupcakes that balance fancy looks with simple steps, this boston cream pie cupcakes recipe should be next on your list. I think of these as little edible surprises. They’re sweet without being heavy, rich without going overboard. So whether you’re craving Cream Pie Recipes for yourself or want to impress friends who usually ask for good chicken recipes instead of desserts, you’ll find these cupcakes win them over. It’s dessert playtime, and I say we all deserve it.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: boston cream pie cupcakes recipe, boston cream pie recipe, Cream Pie Recipes, Easy Cupcake Recipes, Easy Cupcakes, good chicken recipes, Good Recipes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup

Instructions

  1. Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions. Let them cool completely.
  2. Prepare the vanilla pudding with cold milk and chill until firm.
  3. Cut a small hole in the center of each cupcake and fill with pudding.
  4. Heat the cream until just simmering, pour it over the chopped chocolate, add butter and corn syrup, and stir until smooth.
  5. Spoon or dip the tops of the cupcakes into the chocolate glaze. Let the glaze set before serving.