Description
This classic Boston Cream Pie Cake features tender vanilla layers filled with rich, creamy custard and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze. Perfect for celebrations or any special dessert craving, it combines moist cake, smooth pastry cream, and decadent chocolate for a timeless treat.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
Custard Filling
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cakes after baking.
- Make the cake batter: In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and whole milk until just combined to form a smooth batter.
- Bake the cake layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the custard filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 2 cups whole milk, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Cook while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Assemble the cake layers: Slice each cooled cake layer horizontally in half to create four thin layers. Spread a layer of custard filling between each layer, stacking carefully to maintain even edges.
- Make and drizzle the chocolate glaze: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the semisweet chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the glaze is smooth. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs to achieve a smooth batter.
- Allow the custard filling to cool sufficiently before layering to prevent melting the cake.
- Chocolate glaze can be adjusted in thickness by altering the cream amount slightly; more cream makes it thinner.
- The cake is best enjoyed the day it is assembled but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Ensure the cake layers are completely cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.
