Description
Boston Cream Pie Cake is a decadent dessert that features fluffy layers of vanilla cake filled with rich custard and topped with glossy chocolate ganache. This classic treat is perfect for celebrations or a delightful indulgence any day of the week. Its irresistible combination of flavors and textures will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add milk until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture gently until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the custard filling, whisk heavy cream, cornstarch, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Allow to cool before spreading between cake layers.
- To make the ganache, melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth; let cool slightly before drizzling over the assembled cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg