Boston Cream Poke Cake
Boston Cream Poke Cake is a rich, creamy dessert featuring moist yellow cake infused with vanilla pudding and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. It’s an easy-to-make twist on the classic Boston cream pie, perfect for gatherings or make-ahead treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked and Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to the directions on the yellow cake mix box. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter as directed on the box and pour into the prepared dish. Bake according to package instructions.
- Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- In a bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Immediately pour the pudding over the warm cake, filling the holes and spreading evenly across the top.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the pudding to set.
- To make the ganache, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring until glossy.
- Pour ganache evenly over the chilled cake and spread with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 more hour before serving to allow the ganache to set.
Notes
Best served chilled for firm layers and smooth texture.Can be made a day ahead — it tastes even better the next day.Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Try using chocolate pudding or adding fruit slices for variations.Ensure the pudding is poured while still unset for even soaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/boston-cream-poke-cake/
