Boston Cream Pie
Boston cream pie is an elegant dessert that harmoniously combines fluffy cake, rich pastry cream, and a luscious chocolate glaze. This beloved classic is perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, bringing joy with every decadent bite. With a surprisingly simple preparation, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and milk. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour and baking powder. Gradually fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the custard filling, whisk egg yolks with sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add milk while stirring until thickened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in vanilla extract; cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble by layering cakes with custard in between and ganache on top. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg