Actually a cake - the Massachusetts classic with vanilla pastry cream and rich chocolate glaze.

Preparation
45 min.
Baking Time
30 min.
Servings
10
Difficulty
Medium

Instructions

1

Bake sponge cake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes, then cool and slice horizontally in half

2

Cook vanilla pastry cream by heating milk, then whisking in egg yolks and cornstarch until thickened

3

Spread the cooled pastry cream evenly over the bottom cake layer

4

Place the top cake layer over the cream

5

Melt chocolate with cream to create a smooth ganache

6

Pour the ganache over the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides

Ingredients

10 Servings
  • plain flour 180 g
  • caster sugar 180 g
  • eggs 4
  • baking powder 1 TL
  • whole milk 500 ml
  • caster sugar 100 g
  • egg yolks 3
  • cornstarch 40 g
  • vanilla extract 1 TL
  • dark chocolate 150 g
  • heavy cream 100 ml

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does American Boston Cream Pie make?

The recipe American Boston Cream Pie is designed for 10 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make American Boston Cream Pie?

Preparation takes about 45 minutes and baking about 30 minutes – roughly 75 minutes in total.

How long does American Boston Cream Pie keep?

American Boston Cream Pie tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.

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