Delicious and Simple Easy Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe

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Delicious and Simple Easy Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 01, 2024

Indulge in the heavenly combination of moist yellow cake, creamy custard filling, and rich chocolate glaze with this easy-to-make Boston Cream Poke Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • Ingredients listed on cake mix box (eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

  1. Prepare and bake the yellow cake according to package instructions in a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. Let the cake cool slightly, then use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture over the warm cake, making sure it fills the holes.
  5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the pudding.
  6. In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat until smooth and shiny.
  7. Pour the chocolate glaze over the chilled cake and spread it out evenly.
  8. Refrigerate the cake for another 30 minutes to set the glaze before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Boston Cream Pie is the official dessert of Massachusetts, despite not being a pie at all.
  • The Boston Cream Pie was created by French chef M. Sanzian at Boston's Parker House Hotel in 1856.
  • The Boston Cream Poke Cake is a simplified version of the classic Boston Cream Pie, perfect for easy home baking.