Classic Boston Cream Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Sift all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat 6 tablespoons of butter and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with milk in three additions, beating just until smooth after each. Divide the batter between the 2 prepared pans.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until centers spring back when lightly touched, 15 to 18 minutes. Turn cakes out onto wire racks to cool.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'To make the custard filling: Combine 1/2 cup light cream with 1/4 cup of milk and cook over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around the edge of the pan. Immediately add 1/4 cup of sugar and salt, stirring until dissolved. Remove the pan from heat.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Whisk remaining 1/4 cup of milk and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Whisk in 2 eggs. Add hot cream mixture in a thin stream, whisking constantly. Return to mixture to the saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and is smooth (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Allow custard to cool to room temperature.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the chocolate glaze: Warm chocolate pieces and 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat until completely melted. Remove from heat and whisk in cream in a slow, steady stream. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until glossy. If glaze thickens too much, add a few drops of warm cream to loosen.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'To assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread cooled custard evenly on top, leaving a small border around the edge. Top with second cake layer. Pour warm chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip slightly down the sides.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)