Did you know that yesterday was National Chocolate Eclair Day? I didn’t either until I saw it on Facebook and then I was suddenly craving chocolate eclairs. My mom is the master at making chocolate eclairs and I knew I couldn’t even try and compete with hers. So, I decided to make Chocolate Eclair Cupcakes instead.
Connor and I spent the morning making these delicious cupcakes and I’m so glad we did!
The only bad thing is – I can’t stop eating them!!
Cupcakes Recipe
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups milk
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin cups with cupcake liners.
Step 2:Â In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: In separate bowl mix butter with mixer. Gradually add sugar and continue to mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time while mixing.
Step 4: Add flour mixture, vanilla, and milk to butter mixture. Continue to mix until combined.
Step 5:Â Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups and bake for 18-22 minutes.
Custard Filling:
- 1 box (3.4 ounce) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups whipped topping (thawed)
Directions:
Step 1: Mix all ingredients together. Let stand 5 minutes or until thickened,
Step 2:Â Once cupcakes have cooled completely, scoop out center of each cupcake.
Step 3: Spoon custard into food-storage bag. Cut tip off one corner of bag and squeeze filling into each cupcake center.
Chocolate Butter Cream Icing Recipe:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons milk (I used half & half)
Step 1: Cream butter in mixer. Gradually add sugar and cocoa and continue to mix on slow speed.
Step 2:Â Add vanilla extract and milk and continue to mix until frosting is thick and spreadable.
Step 3:Â Spread icing over cupcakes.
Enjoy!
I’m warning you right now – you won’t be able to eat just one.
Comments
john hutchens says
These cupcakes sound delicious.I like cupcakes with a yummy filling. I will try this recipe soon.
Tiffany says
Theses sound yummy! How many cupcakes does the recipe make?
Lisa says
You forgot to mention how much vanilla to use in the recipe.