Description
Boston Cream Pie Cake is an indulgent dessert that layers fluffy vanilla cake, creamy custard, and a glossy chocolate glaze. This elegant treat is perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to make yet visually stunning, this cake will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard filling)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for custard filling)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for custard filling)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for chocolate glaze)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for chocolate glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans with butter and parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in flour, baking powder, and milk until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the custard filling, whisk together whole milk, cornstarch, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Let cool slightly before using.
- Slice each cooled cake layer in half horizontally. Layer custard filling between the slices.
- For the glaze, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Drizzle over the assembled cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg