Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes for two. A small batch cupcake recipe for Boston Cream cupcakes; recipe makes just 4 cupcakes.
I dripped Boston Cream Pie filling on my shirt, not once, but TWICE while eating these cupcakes.
That's how good they are.
Usually, after cream filling from a cupcake drips on your shirt, you vow to be careful with the remaining bites. I was not. I ate with abandon. I didn't care that I had already potentially ruined my shirt. I just kept eating and eating. I had 2 cupcakes, one right after the other. (And then I pushed a stroller uphill to the park, heh).
These are so very good.
If we really take a deep look at Boston Cream Pie, it's easy to see why it's one of the best desserts on earth. It's made up of a vanilla cake, vanilla pastry cream, and a chocolate ganache frosting. It hits all the flavor profiles of vanilla and chocolate at the same time.
It's tender cake, creamy filling, and rich frosting all at once. What else can you ask for in a dessert, really?!
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes Method:
I have a little secret to share. When I dreamt up these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes (I decided to make cupcakes rather than my usual mini cake in a 6" pan because I wanted swirls of frosting), I planned on making the small-batch pastry cream from my small batch eclairs to stuff them. But, I did something naughty. I bought a box instant pudding instead.
I feel a little guilty, but it wouldn't be right to spend over an hour making 4 cupcakes that will be eaten in 4 minutes. It felt right to take the easy way out. I saw at Target that Jello is making these new 'natural' pudding mixes, and something about the packaging just lured me in. (No, this isn't sponsored in any way, but this is what I'm talking about). The mix says to use 2 cups of milk, but I used 1 ½ so I would have a thick pudding closer to pastry cream. I don't regret it!
The thing is, you can't not smile while eating these cupcakes. And you also can't over-do it because the recipe only makes 4 cupcakes. You don't have to say it. I know I'm your girl.
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes, small batch.Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the filling:
For the frosting
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 770Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 651mgCarbohydrates: 103gFiber: 4gSugar: 82gProtein: 10g
Liz says
Boston Cream Pie is my FAVORITE!!!! I'm so, So, SO happy to have a small batch recipe (I could totally do damage to a large batch.....) Thank you for the recipe!
Driving Directions says
Awesome, it looks nice and delicious, I love cupcake especial chocolate. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Piya says
Hey!
I absolutely love Boston cream pies. I want to start baking soon.. so what would be your suggestion for a first time baker to look for in an oven if buying for the first time? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers!
Theresa says
OMG , you are soooooo the girl! Lady, I bow to you!
I had been sulking because I wouldn't make my favorite recipes because they were family size. I knew if I made them, I would nosh 'til gone! Unfortunately, my taste testers are not nearby. I had considered starting a Foodie club and THEN I found your website!
I can't wait to try your recipes and have already shared your site with others and added you to my dessert board.
I am one happy chick right now.
Theresa
Christina Lane says
Welcome welcome, Theresa! I'm here for you :)
Shawnna Griffin says
hey girl- these look amazing!
Vera says
Hello. Where can I buy cocoa butter?
Jade says
Finally! ???????? I requested this recipe years ago!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
you're a girl after my own heart-sometimes food is too good to worry about silly little things like spillage. These cupcakes are FLAWLESS and I love that filling sooo much!
Samantha says
These look amazing! If I only have extra bittersweet chocolate on hand, can I substitute that for the chopped unsweetened chocolate? Should I then cut some of the other sugar out of the frosting recipe?
Thanks! So looking forward to these tomorrow.
Samantha says
Actually, I just went ahead and purchased some unsweetened baking chocolate! Lord knows I'll need it again sometime soon : ) Looking forward to these!
Christina Lane says
Sorry I'm just now seeing this, Samantha! I hope you loved it :)
Amy says
When I made this recipe the frosting was waaaay to thick, I followed the instructions to a T and it came out bitter and hard. What did I do wrong.