This Boston Cream Poke Cake is a delightful twist on the classic Boston Cream Pie. It features a moist vanilla cake soaked in a rich vanilla custard and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. It’s perfect for any occasion and will surely be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
- 1 cup milk
For the Vanilla Custard:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the vanilla cake mix instructions.
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions, substituting 1 cup of milk for water.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed on the package. Let the cake cool completely.
- Make the Vanilla Custard:
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a boil. Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the custard to cool slightly.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the vanilla custard evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and the chocolate is completely melted.
- Top the Cake:
- Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the top of the cake, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the custard to set and the ganache to firm up.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Enjoy your Boston Cream Poke Cake!