boston cream pie

(1 RATING)
121 Pinches
Woonsocket, RI
Updated on Jan 15, 2012

Infamous Boston Cream Pie, but it's really a cake! If you live in New England, you know how delish this cake is! Recipe Source~ allrecipes.com

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • FROSTING:
  • 3 - (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup light cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

How To Make boston cream pie

  • Step 1
    CAKE: Preheat oven to 350*F. 2 9-inch round cake pans ~ spray and flour In medium bowl, add flour, cake flour, baking powder & salt. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    In food processor or large mixing bowl, cream together 6 TBSP. butter & 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture and alternate with 1/2 cup milk, mix well after each addition. Pour into prepared cake pans. Bake for 15 minutes and place on wire racks to cool.
  • Step 3
    FOR FILLING: In large heavy saucepan, add 1/2 cup light cream and 1/4 cup of milk over medium heat until scalding. Add 1/4 cup of sugar & salt and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat.
  • Step 4
    Add 1/4 cup of milk with cornstarch and whisk until smooth. Add in the 2 eggs and whisk until well blended. Add the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat until the custard thickens, whisking constantly. (about 5 minutes) Remove the custard from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and cool to room temperature.
  • Step 5
    FROSTING: On low heat in a small saucepan, add the chocolate pieces and 2 Tbsp. butter until melted. Remove the mixture from heat and add 1/4 cup light cream while whisking constantly. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth and creamy. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  • Step 6
    ASSEMBLE: Place one cake on serving dish and spread with filling. Place 2nd cake on top of filling and frost over top and allow to drizzle over sides.

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