These Boston Cream Cupcakes are a decadent twist on the classic Boston Cream Pie! 🧁✨ Each soft vanilla cupcake is filled with silky pastry cream and topped with a rich chocolate ganache—a delightful combination of fluffy, creamy, and chocolatey goodness! Perfect for parties, celebrations, or anytime you want a bakery-quality treat at home!

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 eggs 🥚

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup whole milk 🥛

For the Pastry Cream Filling:

1 cup whole milk

¼ cup granulated sugar

2 egg yolks 🥚

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ tablespoon unsalted butter

For the Chocolate Ganache:

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫

¼ cup heavy cream

½ tablespoon unsalted butter (for shine)