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Boston Cream Pie Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic layered sponge cake filled with silky vanilla pastry cream and topped with a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache. This timeless dessert delivers light texture, creamy richness, and deep chocolate flavor in every slice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup whole milk, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and line a 9 inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until light and slightly thickened.
  4. Stir in melted butter, 1/2 cup of the milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely, then slice the cake horizontally into two even layers.
  8. In a saucepan, whisk together remaining 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, and 1/4 cup of the sugar from the measured amount. Cook over medium heat while whisking until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let pastry cream cool completely.
  10. Spread pastry cream evenly over the bottom cake layer and place the top layer over it.
  11. Heat heavy cream until warm but not boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth to form ganache.
  12. Pour ganache over the top of the cake and allow it to spread evenly. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Chill the cake before slicing for clean layers.
  • Use freshly grated chocolate for the smoothest ganache.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

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