Description
Fluffy vanilla cupcakes filled with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with rich chocolate ganache for a classic dessert in cupcake form.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or your favorite vanilla cupcake recipe)
- Ingredients as per box instructions (eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk (for pudding)
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare the cupcake batter according to the cake mix instructions or your chosen vanilla cupcake recipe.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk the instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened, then chill for at least 10 minutes.
- Hollow out the center of each cupcake and fill with the prepared pudding using a spoon or piping bag.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth to make ganache. Let cool slightly.
- Spoon or pour the ganache over each filled cupcake and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a fun twist, try chocolate or strawberry pudding, or drizzle extra caramel over the ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American