Boston Cream Pie Dessert (Printable View)
Layered cake with custard and rich chocolate ganache, capturing sweet Boston tradition and creamy textures.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cake Layers
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/2 cup milk, at room temperature
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
→ Vanilla Custard Filling
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2 cups whole milk
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4 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or in chips
→ Optional Additions
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract or coffee extract
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Fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or bananas for garnish
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until thick and pale. Add melted butter and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk in batches, mixing just until combined.
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Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just begins to bubble. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer custard to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface, and chill until set.
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Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let stand 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly to thicken.
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread custard filling evenly over the layer. Top with the second cake layer. Pour chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drip decoratively down the sides.
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If desired, sprinkle with fresh fruit or incorporate almond or coffee extract for additional flavor.
# Supplementary Details:
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For a cleaner finish, chill the assembled cake before slicing to allow the filling and ganache to set.