Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Boston Cream Pie, a classic American dessert that layers soft sponge cake with silky custard and a rich chocolate glaze. This luscious treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a sweet indulgence to brighten your day. Each slice offers a heavenly combination of textures and flavors, captivating both young and old alike. The best part? This recipe is simple enough for novice bakers to master, making it an enjoyable project for anyone.
Ingredients
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- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for custard)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for custard)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with whole milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the custard, heat whole milk, sugar, salt, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan until thickened. Stir in vanilla and cool.
- Melt chocolate and corn syrup over simmering water until smooth.
- Slice cooled cake horizontally, layer with custard filling, and top with melted chocolate glaze.
- Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg