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Boston Cream Cupcakes

Decadent Boston Cream Cupcakes That Are Air Fryer Easy

These Boston Cream Cupcakes are fluffy, filled with pastry cream, and topped with chocolate ganache, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp Baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Use vegan butter if dairy-free.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar Sweetens the batter.
  • 2 large Eggs For a vegan option, consider flax eggs.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be a twist.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Swap in non-dairy milk if preferred.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pastry cream Can be store-bought or homemade.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate ganache Can be switched for a vanilla glaze or caramel sauce.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and prepare your cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
  6. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  7. Cook the cupcakes in the air fryer for 15-18 minutes, checking for doneness.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Once cool, cut a small hole in each cupcake and fill with pastry cream.
  10. Drizzle chocolate ganache over each filled cupcake and let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before filling to maintain texture. Experiment with flavor variations to personalize your cupcakes.

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