03/21/2025
Boston Cream Chocolate Pie π«βοΈ
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
Β½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
Β½ teaspoon baking soda
ΒΌ teaspoon salt
Β½ cup unsalted butter, softened
ΒΎ cup granulated sugar
ΒΌ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Β½ cup buttermilk
Β½ cup hot water or coffee
For the Vanilla Custard Filling:
1 Β½ cups whole milk
Β½ cup heavy cream
Β½ cup granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Chocolate Ganache:
ΒΎ cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Chocolate Cake
Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing gently. Stir in hot water or coffee (batter will be thin).
Divide batter between pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Vanilla Custard
In a saucepan, heat milk and heavy cream over medium heat until warm (donβt boil).
In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
Slowly pour warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook over low heat until thick.
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and butter, then cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Chocolate Ganache
Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm (donβt boil).
Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract.
Step 4: Assemble the Pie
Place one cake layer on a plate, spread custard filling evenly over it, then top with the second cake layer.
Pour chocolate ganache over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Serving & Storage Tips
β Best served chilled for a firmer custard filling.
β Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
β Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Boston Cream Chocolate Pie = chocolatey, creamy, and absolutely irresistible! π«βοΈ Whoβs ready for a bite? πβ¨