Boston Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Boston Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. buttermilk; 1/3 c. vegetable shortening; 1/3 c. butter, softened; 3 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 tsp. butter flavoring; Cream Filling (recipe follows); Creamy Chocolate Glaze (recipe follows); powdered sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
1/3 c. butter, softened
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. butter flavoring
Cream Filling (recipe follows)
Creamy Chocolate Glaze (recipe follows)
powdered sugar (optional)

1
Beat together first 11 ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
2
Beat at high for 3 minutes.
3
Pour into 2 greased and floured 8 or 9-inch round layer pans.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until cakes test done. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
5
Place bottom layer on cake plate; spread Cream Filling evenly over layer.
6
Add top layer; drizzle warm Creamy Chocolate Glaze over cake; sift powdered sugar lightly over it and press down lightly with spoon.
7
(Before putting on the powdered sugar, place a fancy paper doily on top of layer.)
8
Lift off doily gently so design will not be disturbed.
9
Refrigerate any leftover cake. Makes 1 cake, 10 to 16 servings.

1484

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Boston Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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