Description
Boston Cream Pie is a timeless dessert featuring layers of light sponge cake, creamy vanilla custard, and a glossy chocolate glaze. It’s the perfect treat for celebrations or just a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and eggs until smooth. Warm the milk and butter together, then whisk into the batter along with vanilla.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 20–25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- For the custard, whisk milk, sugar, cornstarch, and eggs over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla and let cool.
- Layer one cake round with custard, then place the second cake on top.
- For the glaze, melt chocolate and cream together until smooth. Pour over the cake and let it drip slightly over the sides.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Let all ingredients come to room temperature before mixing.
- Cool the cake fully before assembling to avoid melting the custard.
- Chill the assembled cake to help layers set firmly before slicing.
- Use bittersweet chocolate for the best balance of flavors in the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg