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Homemade Boston Cream Pie

An inviting Homemade Boston Cream Pie
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Indulge in the classic flavors of a Homemade Boston Cream Pie. This delightful dessert features layers of tender sponge cake, creamy vanilla custard, and a rich chocolate glaze, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cake:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • For the Custard:
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Chocolate Glaze:
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make the Custard: In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  8. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk a small amount of the milk mixture into the egg yolks to temper them.
  9. Pour the egg yolk mixture into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  11. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool completely.
  12. Make the Chocolate Glaze: In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt chocolate, heavy cream, and butter together, stirring until smooth.
  13. Assemble the Pie: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread cooled custard evenly over the cake layer. Top with the second cake layer.
  14. Pour the chocolate glaze over the top cake layer, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  15. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the custard and glaze to set.

Notes

For an extra touch, dust the top of the chocolate glaze with powdered sugar before serving.

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