Irresistible Boston Cream Pie
Indulge in the comforting layers of Boston cream pie, a classic dessert that combines fluffy vanilla cake, creamy custard, and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat just because, this delightful dessert will impress your friends and family with its stunning presentation and incredible flavors. With simple ingredients and clear instructions, you can create this show-stopping dessert in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 oz dark chocolate (for ganache)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased 9-inch round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the custard filling, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until bubbling; pour over chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Once cooled, assemble by placing one cake layer on a plate, topping with custard filling, then adding the second layer and pouring ganache over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg