Description
Boston Cream Poke Cake combines the classic flavors of Boston cream pie into an easy-to-make poke cake. This dessert features a moist cake with a creamy vanilla custard filling, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. It’s a decadent and crowd-pleasing treat that’s perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- For the Custard Filling:
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream or extra chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake as directed, then remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Poke the cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, use the end of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the cake, about 1-inch apart.
- Make the custard filling: In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, gently spreading it into the holes. The custard will sink into the cake, creating a creamy filling.
- Make the chocolate ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Top the cake: Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, spreading it evenly to cover the custard layer.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2-3 hours, or until the ganache has set. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream or extra chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- You can make this cake in advance and refrigerate it overnight for even better flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter chocolate topping, you can use chocolate frosting instead of ganache.
- This cake can be made with a homemade yellow cake recipe if you prefer from-scratch cakes!
- For a fun variation, try adding a layer of sliced bananas between the custard and ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg