Description
A classic Boston Cream Pie is a delightful dessert consisting of a rich custard filling sandwiched between two layers of sponge cake, topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar (for custard)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- Pour batter into two greased 9-inch round cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make custard, heat milk in a saucepan until just boiling. In a bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks. Slowly whisk in hot milk, then return to the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Once cooled, fill one layer of cake with custard, top with the second layer, and refrigerate.
- For the ganache, melt chocolate and butter together in a bowl over hot water. Stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before adding custard and ganache.
- This dessert is best served chilled.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg