Description
Boston cream pie is a classic dessert that delights with its rich chocolate ganache, creamy custard, and light sponge cake. Perfectly layered and visually stunning, this indulgent treat is ideal for celebrations or cozy family dinners. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned chef, making this delicious dessert at home will impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended. Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- For the custard filling, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Stir in vanilla.
- For the ganache topping, heat heavy cream and cocoa powder in a saucepan; then whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, layer one cake with custard filling and top with the second layer. Drizzle ganache over the top and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg