Description
Boston cream pie is a luscious dessert that layers soft sponge cake with creamy vanilla custard and rich chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration, this classic treat is sure to impress your guests and please your taste buds. Whether it’s a birthday party or a special Tuesday treat, this delightful pie will bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy, then mix in the eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; fold into wet ingredients until combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
- For custard: warm milk with half of the sugar in a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with remaining sugar and egg yolks; whisk in warm milk mixture and return to heat until thickened.
- For ganache: pour heated heavy cream over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
- Once cakes cool, layer custard between them and top with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg