Boston Cream Pie

Despite its name, Boston Cream Pie is actually a cake, not a pie. It was named after the city of Boston, where it was first created.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Boston Cream Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
9. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
10. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually whisk in half of the hot cream mixture.
11. Return the mixture to the saucepan and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until it reaches a pudding-like consistency.
12. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the custard filling evenly over the top.
14. Top with the second cake layer.
15. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth.
16. Pour the chocolate glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
17. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 410kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.