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Boston Cream Pie (Old-Fashioned)
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Boston Cream Pie (Old-Fashioned)

A classic dessert featuring moist vanilla cake layers, silky custard filling, and glossy non-alcoholic chocolate glaze. Ideal for special occasions or nostalgic treats with rich textures and comforting flavors.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Filling:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon non-alcoholic vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Optional Chocolate Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter
  • In a bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • Beat in eggs gradually until pale and smooth
  • In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt
  • Alternately mix dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture, ending with dry ingredients
  • Stir in vanilla extract
  • Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes
  • Cool completely on wire racks
  • Heat milk in a saucepan until simmering
  • Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth
  • Temper by adding hot milk gradually, then return to heat
  • Cook until thickened, stirring constantly
  • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter
  • Chill the custard until firm
  • For glaze, whisk cream, chocolate, and butter until smooth
  • Spread glaze over the top cake layer covered in custard
  • Chill for 10–15 minutes before slicing

Notes

Use a non-alcoholic vanilla extract to meet dietary restrictions
Allow cake layers to cool completely before assembling to prevent custard from cooking if using dairy
For a halal-friendly glaze, verify chocolate is alcohol-free
Chilling the glaze enhances texture