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This is the perfect Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe for any novice baker. Using yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding makes it simple and easy.
Layers of fluffy cake, vanilla pudding, and chocolate ganache make this cake an impressive dessert for any special occasion!
Ingredients for Boston Cream Poke Cake
- Yellow cake mix
- Vanilla pudding
- Milk
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Heavy whipping cream
- Butter
How to Make Boston Cream Poke Cake
1. Make the cake: Bake the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and let cool down completely.
2. Poke the holes: Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, making sure you poke all the way down.
3. Make the pudding: In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding and milk, and immediately pour it over the cake making sure the holes are filled. Don’t wait too long or the pudding will start to set.
4. Chill the cake for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
5. Make the chocolate ganache: place the chocolate chips and butter in a medium-sized bowl. Microwave the heavy cream until hot, about 2-3 minutes. You can also place it in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let stand for a couple of minutes. Stir until the chocolate and the butter have melted and the ganache is smooth.
6. Let the ganache cool down for 10-15 minutes, then spread over the chilled cake. Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill, covered, l for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Can I Freeze Boston Cream Poke Cake?
This layered cake doesn’t freeze well because the pudding layer might separate when thawed. What you can do is bake the yellow cake mix, let it cool down completely, wrap twice with plastic wrap and once with foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, let the cake thaw overnight in the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature before poking holes, adding the pudding, and the ganache.
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Can I Use a Different Flavor Cake and Pudding?
Yes, you can use your favorite cake and pudding flavor! You can use chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and chocolate ganache, or use chocolate cake, vanilla pudding, and chocolate ganache, or any other combination of your choice!
Layers of fluffy cake, vanilla pudding, and chocolate ganache make this cake an impressive dessert for any special occasion!
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Boston Cream Poke Cake
This is the perfect recipe for any novice baker. Using yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding makes it simple and easy.
Ingredients
- 1 (16.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Make the cake: Bake the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and let cool down completely.
- Poke the holes: Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, making sure you poke all the way down.
- Make the pudding: In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding and milk, and immediately pour it over the cake making sure the holes are filled. Don’t wait too long or the pudding will start to set.
- Chill the cake for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- Make the chocolate ganache: place the chocolate chips and butter in a medium-sized bowl. Microwave the heavy cream until hot, about 2-3 minutes. You can also place it in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let stand for a couple of minutes. Stir until the chocolate and the butter have melted and the ganache is smooth.
- Let the ganache cool down for 10-15 minutes, then spread over the chilled cake. Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill, covered, l for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g
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