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Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake: The Ultimate Shortcut to a Classic


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  • Author: Inas Recipes
  • Total Time: 4 heures 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 portions 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

An easy and indulgent Boston cream poke cake with layers of soft vanilla cake, creamy pudding filling, and rich chocolate ganache.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake in a 9×13 pan according to package instructions.
  2. While warm, poke holes evenly across the cake.
  3. Whisk pudding mix with milk for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour pudding over the warm cake, filling the holes.
  5. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Spread ganache over the chilled cake.
  8. Refrigerate for another 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Pour the pudding while the cake is still warm to allow it to seep into the holes for maximum flavor and moisture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Au Four
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 part
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg