Description
Indulge in the classic Boston Cream Pie with a luscious custard filling and rich chocolate glaze. This decadent dessert is sure to impress your guests with its perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
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For The Cake:
- 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
For the Custard Filling:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Mix dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, alternate with milk, and bake.
- Make the Custard Filling: Heat milk, sugar, and cornstarch, temper egg yolks, add vanilla, and cook until thickened.
- Create the Chocolate Glaze: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, add corn syrup, and stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Pie: Slice cake in half, spread custard, top with second cake layer, and glaze with chocolate.
Notes
- Ensure custard is chilled before spreading on the cake.
- You can refrigerate the cake before serving for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg