Boston Cream Pie
Boston Cream Pie is a classic American dessert that has been enjoyed for over a century. Despite its name, Boston Cream Pie is not actually a pie, but rather a two-layer sponge cake filled with creamy custard and topped with a rich chocolate glaze. The origins of this beloved dessert can be traced back to the Parker House Hotel in Boston, where it was first created in the 19th century. Since then, Boston Cream Pie has become a staple in American bakeries and households, known for its decadent combination of flavors and textures.
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9-inch round cake
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2
Make the cake: Beat flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, shortening, egg, and vanilla at low speed, scraping the bowl constantly for 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally for 3 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from the pan and let cool on a wire rack.
Step 4
Meanwhile, make the cream filling: In a 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in milk gradually and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir at least 1/2 of the mixture slowly into egg yolks. Return egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and boil and stir for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Let cool to room temperature.
Step 5
Make the chocolate glaze: Heat chocolate and butter over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Stir in water, one teaspoon at a time, until glaze is of desired consistency.
Step 6
Assemble the cake: Split the cooled cake in half to make 2 thin layers. Fill the layers with the filling. Then spread the chocolate glaze over the top. Refrigerate any leftover cake.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
318
Calories
13g
Fat
47g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Complement
The cake is typically made with a light and fluffy sponge cake, which is sliced in half and filled with a velvety pastry cream. The top of the cake is then covered with a glossy chocolate glaze, adding a sweet and indulgent finish to the dessert. Boston Cream Pie has become a timeless favorite, with its irresistible combination of moist cake, creamy filling, and rich chocolate topping. Whether enjoyed as a special occasion treat or a simple indulgence, Boston Cream Pie continues to hold a special place in the hearts of dessert lovers everywhere.