Ingredients
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1
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2
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3
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1/3
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1
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1
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1/8
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2 1/2
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2 1/2
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1/2
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1 1/4
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1
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10
Directions
Boston Cream Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting, Oh, my God, these are so fabulous, rich–and HUGE!! My father-in-law baked these for my mother-in-law’s birthday and, needless to say, we ALL will be subtracting about 5 birthday bashes from our lives! (But one bite is worth it:) **Prep time includes all refrigeration times **
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Steps
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1
Done
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Make the Custard: in a Small Bowl, Whisk 1/4 Cup Milk With the Cornstarch Until Smooth. |
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2
Done
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Add the Egg Yolks and Whisk Until Blended. |
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3
Done
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Combine the Remaining Milk and Sugar in a Small, Heavy Saucepan and Bring to a Boil Over Medium Heat, Stirring Occasionally. |
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4
Done
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Remove Pan from Heat and Whisk 1/2 the Milk Mixture Into the Yolk Mixture. |
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5
Done
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Return Yolk Mixture Back to the Pan and Bring to a Boil Again; Boil Gently For 1 Minute, Whisking Constantly. |
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6
Done
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Remove Pan from Heat and Whisk in the Butter, Vanilla, and Salt; Transfer Filling to a Covered Container and Refrigerate For Several Hours, Until Thickened and Completely Cool. |
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7
Done
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(it's Probably Easier to Make This One Day Ahead.) Make the Cupcakes: Preheat Oven to 350*f. |
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8
Done
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Line 12 Jumbo Muffin Cups With Paper Liners. |
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9
Done
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Whisk Together the Flour, Baking Powder, and Salt; Set Aside. |
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10
Done
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Place the Sugar in a Small Bowl; Split the Vanilla Bean Lengthwise and Scrape Out the Seeds With a Small Paring Knife Into the Sugar. |
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11
Done
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Mix With a Fork to Distribute the Seeds Evenly Throughout the Sugar; Set Aside. |
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12
Done
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Using an Electric Mixer on Medium-High Speed, Cream Together the Butter and Sugar Mixture For 5 Minutes, Until Light and Fluffy. |
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13
Done
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Add the Egg Yolks 2 at a Time, Beating Well After Each Addition, and Scraping Bowl Occasionally. |
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14
Done
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Reduce Mixer Speed to Low and Add the Flour Mixture in 3 Additions, Alternating With the Milk in 2 Additions; Blend Until Smooth. |
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15
Done
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Reserve a Scant 2 Cups Batter; Spoon Remaining Batter Into the Prepared Muffin Tins. |
