Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Boston cream pie, a delightful dessert that layers fluffy sponge cake with creamy vanilla custard and a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this classic American treat is sure to impress your friends and family with its rich flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream (for ganache)
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, beat together sugar and butter until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture alternating with milk until smooth.
- Stir in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the custard, simmer milk in a saucepan. Whisk egg yolks with sugar, then mix in cornstarch and salt. Gradually combine hot milk into egg yolk mixture; heat until thickened.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble by layering custard between cooled cakes and topping with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg