Description
A rich and indulgent cake inspired by the classic Boston Cream Pie — fluffy yellow cake soaked with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix as directed on the box. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth and thickened. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake (about 1 inch apart). Pour pudding mixture evenly over the cake, letting it fill the holes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter for shine.
- Spread chocolate ganache evenly over chilled cake. Refrigerate another 1–2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the pudding filling.
- For best results, refrigerate the cake for a longer time before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg