Boston Cream Pie
Boston cream pie is a classic dessert that delights with its soft cake layers, creamy vanilla custard, and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration or as a sweet indulgence, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a show-stopping treat that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for custard)
- 2 cups heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- For custard, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, eggs, and vanilla over medium heat until thickened. Chill after adding butter.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate to create ganache.
- Assemble by layering custard between cooled cakes and drizzling ganache on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg