Boston Cream Mini Cupcakes

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Boston Cream Mini Cupcakes.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, give 24 mini muffin cups a light spray of cooking spray to ensure your delightful treats pop out easily later.

3. Step 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine a box of yellow cake mix with water, eggs, and vegetable oil.

4. Step 4

   Stir the mixture until it’s just moistened, then grab your electric mixer and beat it on medium speed for about 2 minutes until it’s nice and smooth.

5. Step 5

   Now, it’s time to fill those mini muffin cups! Spoon the cake batter into each cup, filling them about two-thirds full for the perfect rise.

6. Step 6

   Pop them into the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 19 minutes.

7. Step 7

   Keep an eye on them, and after about 10 minutes, do the toothpick test: insert one into the center of a cupcake, and if it comes out clean, they’re ready! Once baked, let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 20 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together the instant French vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until it’s well combined.

9. Step 9

   Let the pudding sit for an additional 5 minutes to thicken up nicely.

10. Step 10

    Now comes the fun part! Using a piping bag, fill each cooled cupcake with about 1 1/4 teaspoons of that luscious vanilla pudding.

11. Step 11

    To make frosting a breeze, pop the filled cupcakes in the freezer for at least an hour.

12. Step 12

    Once they’re nice and chilled, spread a thin layer of chocolate frosting over each cupcake and let them chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

13. Step 13

    After that, it’s time for the grand finale: apply a thicker layer of chocolate frosting on top.

14. Step 14

    If you’re feeling fancy, add a small dollop of whipped cream in the center of each frosted cupcake and crown it with a quarter of a maraschino cherry.

15. Step 15

    Finally, refrigerate your mini cupcakes until you’re ready to serve them.

16. Step 16

    These little bites of joy are sure to impress your friends and family! Enjoy every delicious moment!.