Boston Cream Pie 🍫🍰
Ingredients:
For the Cake:• 1½ cups all-purpose
flour• 1½ tsp baking powder• ¼ tsp
salt• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract• ½ cup whole
milkFor the Vanilla Custard:• 1½ cups
whole milk• ½ cup granulated sugar• 3 large egg yolks• 3 tbsp cornstarch• 1
tsp vanilla extract• 1 tbsp unsalted
butterFor the Chocolate Ganache:• 4
oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped• ½
cup heavy cream• 1 tbsp unsalted
butterMethod:1. Preheat the oven to
350°F (175°C). Grease and line two
8-inch round cake pans. In a bowl,
whisk together the flour, baking
powder, and salt.2. In a large bowl,
beat the butter and sugar until light
and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time
, then mix in the vanilla. Gradually
add the dry ingredients, alternating
with the milk, and mix until smooth.
3. Divide the batter between the
prepared pans and bake for 22–25
minutes, until a toothpick inserted in
the center comes out clean. Let the
cakes cool completely.4. For the
custard, heat the milk in a saucepan
until steaming. In a bowl, whisk
together the sugar, egg yolks, and
cornstarch. Slowly add the warm milk
while whisking, then return
everything to the saucepan. Cook over
medium heat, stirring constantly,
until thickened. Remove from heat
and stir in the vanilla and butter.
Cover and chill until cooled.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving
plate and spread the chilled vanilla
custard evenly over the top. Place the
second cake layer on top.
6. For the ganache, heat the heavy
cream until hot but not boiling.
Pour it over the chopped chocolate
and butter. Let sit for 2 minutes, then
stir until smooth and glossy.
7. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to gently
drip down the sides. Chill for 30
minutes before slicing and serving.
enjoy.