Boston Creme Trifle Recipe

Name: Boston Creme Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding; 1 cup water; 1/3 cup oil; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups whipping cream; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Servings: persons

1 (20 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0. Grease and lightly flour 13x9 pan. Mix cake using first 4 ingredients. Bake according to cake mix box. Cool completely.
2
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine flour, sugar and salt; mix well.
3
Gradually stir in milk until smooth.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
5
In a small bowl, beat eggs; stir in 1/4 cup hot mixture into eggs.
6
Gradually stir egg mixture into hot misture.
7
Cook over low heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
8
Stir in butter and vanilla.
9
Place plastic wrap directly on custard; refrigerate until cool.
10
In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; beat until stiff peaks form.
11
To assemble, break one third of cake into small pieces and place in trifle dish (or large clear glass bowl). Spoon 1/3 of custard over cake pieces. Spoon 1/3 of topping over custard layer.
12
Repeat, making 3 layers.
13
Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

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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: 1 (20 ounce) package yellow cake mix with pudding, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup oil, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Boston Creme Trifle 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.

Boston Creme Trifle

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