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Boston Cream Pie

Boston Cream Pie is a delightful dessert combining a soft cake with rich vanilla filling and topped with chocolate ganache, perfect for celebrations or sweet treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened should be at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs should be at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
For the filling and topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup vanilla pudding (prepared) use good quality pudding
  • 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (or chocolate icing)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Assembly
  1. Once cooled, carefully slice the cake in half horizontally.
  2. Spread the prepared vanilla pudding on the bottom layer, then place the top layer back on.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top layer of the cake.
  5. Drizzle chocolate ganache over the whipped cream layer.
Serving
  1. Chill the cake in the refrigerator before serving.
  2. Slice the pie into wedges and place on dessert plates.

Notes

Store Boston Cream Pie in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Avoid leaving at room temperature for extended periods due to dairy content.