My dad loooovvves Boston Cream pie. Last year I made Boston Cream cupcakes for his 50th birthday party. This year I was in a bit of a rush. I came home early from work, rummaged up a box of cake mix and some instant pudding, quickly made some ganache... and TADA! Everyone absolutely loved this cake. And even though I cheated with the cake mix, I'll say this is one of the best layer cakes I've ever made. The ganache set up perfectly in the refrigerator. And the lightly sweetened whipped cream was a perfect touch! Sooooo... If you wanna make this at home, here's exactly what I used.
Boston Cream Cake (Serves 14-18)
1 box Betty Crocker® Golden Vanilla cake mix (PLUS water, oil and eggs according to the box)
1 package JELL-O French Vanilla Instant Pudding (PLUS whole milk according to "Pie Filling" directions on the box)
8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream (plus more for garnish)
1. Bake and cool the cake according to package directions in two 8" round pans.
2. While cakes are cooling, prepare pudding according to "Pie Filling" directions on the box.
3. Split each cooled cake layer into two. Spread 1/3 of the pudding on each of the first 3 cake layers, leaving about 1/4" space around the edges. Place the last layer of cake on top.
4. In a measuring bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave for 1 minute on high. Stir with a rubber spatula. Microwave for another minute on high. Stir until no lumps remain. Chocolate should be thick but pourable.
5. Pour about 1/3 of the chocolate over the top of the cake. With an offset spatula, spread the ganache over the top of the cake and let it begin to spill down the sides. Slowly continue to add the chocolate a little at a time, letting it spill down the sides a little more each time. When all the chocolate is on the cake, smooth the sides. The chocolate will be a very thin layer, just enough to cover the cake.
6. Cover and refrigerate for an hour before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired. Keep leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.
15 comments:
What a pretty and creative cake!
Mmmm your boston cream cake looks delish! I'll have to put it on my Layers of Cake to-do list! Happy bday to your dad :)
/Clara
Ooh this looks delicious :)
Its my birthday this Thursday and Im just trying to decide what cake to have hm..
that's beautiful! you did a great job. i'm sure your dad loved it!
look good!!!yummy,i want a piece!=)
You do things to cake mix, I never dreamed possible. Your dad cake looks gorgeous!
That looks great!
that's a gorgeous cake!! YUM!!
Yum! That looks wonderful!
Oooh, it's gorgeous! I love layered cakes, they're always so dramatic. I'll have to one one of these days.
Wow this cake is perfect.Its more perfect than the store bought ones and it looks super yummy. Your dad is very lucky :-)
How great are you? Looks spectacular, easy to make, Dad's fave. Winner! Points all around!
Wow! This cake looks scrumptious!! I am drooling....
My other obsession is wedding cakes, they are so beautiful!! I am actually considering going to the FCI (French Culinary Institute) where I live out here in NYC, a bit pricey but I get all the expertise!!
and OMCC ( Oh My Cup Cakes)lol, I want to open a specialty cupcakery as well.
WOW! Your Pa is a lucky guy!! That cake looks incredible x
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