For the Vanilla Cake Cups

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

These ingredients create a tender, lightly sweetened vanilla cake that serves as the perfect foundation for the cream and chocolate.

For the Cream Filling (Pastry Cream)

• 1½ cups whole milk
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The pastry cream is smooth, rich, and silky, adding the signature Boston Cream texture to each cup.

For the Chocolate Glaze

• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)