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