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Boston Cream Pie Recipe

Decadent Boston Cream Pie Recipe for Sweet Moments at Home

Indulge in this delicious Boston Cream Pie Recipe, a perfect blend of vanilla cake, custard, and chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour use cake flour for lighter texture
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Milk substitute almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract or use vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can replace with coconut sugar
For the Vanilla Custard
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or arrowroot powder for gluten-free
  • 4 large Egg Yolks use fresh eggs
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk yields the best results
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or whipping cream
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate or dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • 2 tbsp Butter use unsalted

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add to dry mixture.
  4. Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden and toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. In a saucepan, heat milk until boiling. Whisk yolks and sugar until creamy.
  7. Gradually add hot milk to egg mixture while whisking to prevent curdling.
  8. Cook mixture on medium-low heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Strain and cool.
  9. Heat heavy cream until bubbles form, then add chocolate and mix until smooth.
  10. Add butter if using, mix until incorporated. Set aside to cool slightly.
  11. Assemble by layering cake, custard, and ganache. Chill in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cake layers to cool completely before assembly to prevent custard from melting.

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