boston cream pie
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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
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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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
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Step 1CAKE: 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.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3FOR 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.
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Step 4Add 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.
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Step 5FROSTING: 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.
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Step 6ASSEMBLE: 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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