Description
Boston Cream Pie is a classic American dessert that beautifully layers soft vanilla cake, creamy custard, and rich chocolate ganache. This indulgent cake is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration or a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. Its elegant presentation and delightful flavors make it a favorite among family and friends. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions, this Boston Cream Pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard filling)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for custard filling)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for custard filling)
- 4 egg yolks (for custard filling)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for custard filling)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, then mix in milk and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed. Divide batter between prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For custard, heat milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat; stir until thickened. Remove from heat, then stir in butter.
- Assemble the pie by placing one layer on a serving plate, spreading custard on top, then adding the second layer.
- For ganache, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream over low heat until smooth; pour over the assembled cake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg