Best 7 Boston Cream Angel Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Boston cream angel cake, a heavenly dessert that combines the lightness of angel food cake with the lusciousness of creamy custard and rich chocolate ganache. This classic American cake is perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences and skill level, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this timeless treat. From the traditional Boston cream angel cake with its delicate crumb and smooth custard filling, to variations that incorporate different flavors and textures, such as raspberry swirl or chocolate chip studded, there's a recipe here for every taste. Embrace the joy of baking and create a masterpiece that will leave your loved ones craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BOSTON CREAM ANGEL CAKE



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This is a quick dessert if you use a store-bought angel cake, but you can make your own if you like. Use instant pudding mix and a jar of hot fudge sauce to finish it up and you have a quick, delicious dessert that looks so pretty. Make your own hot fudge if you want to. You can also try different flavors of instant puddings or different ice cream toppings.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (16 ounce) prepared angel food cake
1 cup chocolate fudge topping
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk 2 cups milk and the pudding mix for 2 minutes.
  • Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set.
  • Split cake into three horizontal layers; place bottom layer on a serving plate.
  • Spread half the pudding on this layer; repeat layers.
  • Put top layer on and then cover and refrigerate till set.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat hot fudge topping; stir in remaining milk.
  • Drizzle over cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 629.4, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 41.5, Protein 7.3

BOSTON CREAM PIE MADE OVER



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Try your hand at our Boston Cream Pie Made Over. Our made-over version of classic Boston cream pie is airier, more delicate and low fat. Take a bite of creamy, fluffy goodness and don't forget to share!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Milk

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (1 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Sugar Free Fat Free Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, divided
1 round angel food cake (10 oz.), cut horizontally into 3 layers
1 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1/2 cup COOL WHIP.
  • Stack cake layers on serving plate, spreading pudding mixture between layers.
  • Microwave chocolate and remaining COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spoon over cake. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7012 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

HOMEMADE BOSTON CREAM PIE



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This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. -Jane Uphoff, Cunningham, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For custard, in a heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch; whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium heat; bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. Immediately transfer to a clean bowl; stir in vanilla. Press plastic wrap onto surface of filling; cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold., While custard is chilling, make cake layers. Preheat oven to 375°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper and dust with flour., In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring water and butter to a simmer; immediately remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth; cool slightly. , Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with cold custard. Top with the second cake layer. Spoon chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY BOSTON CREAM CAKE



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Why make a Boston cream pie from scratch when this cake version is so simple? Preparing the pudding with half-and-half cream instead of milk gives this dessert an added richness that's hard to beat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cold half-and-half cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
4 to 5 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together cream and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pudding. Repeat layers. Top with third cake layer. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and enough water to reach desired spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake, letting glaze drizzle down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BOSTON CREAM CAKE



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Folks who like the classic pie will love this Boston Cream cake. It's a cool and creamy treat for the taste buds. -Michelle Mirich, Youngstown, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (9 ounces) yellow cake mix
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions, adding lemon extract. Pour into a greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes; refrigerate. In a heavy saucepan or microwave; melt chocolate and butter, stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar until crumbly. Stir in hot water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth. Split cake into two horizontal layers. Spread pudding on bottom layer. Place second layer over pudding. Pour chocolate glaze over top, letting it drizzle down the sides. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY BOSTON CREAM CAKE



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**This glaze is the best!! If you are looking for a frosting that is the closest thing to fudge this side of heaven, this is it!

Provided by PRuehrwein

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 cup milk, cold
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Prepare batter for cake layer as directed on box and bake as directed using (2) 8 round baking pans. Remove one layer from pan and cool.
  • Beat pudding mix, cold milk, powdered sugar and cocoa until blended and thickened.
  • Spread pudding between layers.
  • Spread with Chocolate Glaze. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Chocolate Glaze: Blend melted butter and cocoa.
  • Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Stir in water, 1 tablespoons at a time, until glaze is desired consistency.
  • Beat until smooth and use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.7, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 75.3, Sodium 708.4, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 57.6, Protein 7.5

BOSTON CREAM SPONGE CAKES



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From Harrison, Arizona, Jan Badovinac shares her recipe for these tender, mini sponge cakes filled with vanilla custard and frosted with luscious chocolate. This dessert is sure to impress!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
CUSTARD FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter, softened
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and salt, beating until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Fold in flour, 2 tablespoons at a time. , Gently spoon into two 4-in. springform pans coated with cooking spray (pans will be full). Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely., For custard, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. , Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. In a small bowl, cream butter. Gradually beat in custard., To assemble, cut each cake horizontally in half. Place bottom layers on two serving plates; spread with filling. Replace cake tops. In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients. Spread over top of cakes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 512mg cholesterol, Sodium 633mg sodium, Carbohydrate 126g carbohydrate (95g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to ensure proper mixing and a smooth batter.
  • For a light and fluffy cake, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
  • To prevent the cake from sinking or collapsing, do not overmix the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking and prevent the cake from becoming too dry.
  • Cool the cake completely before assembling and frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • For a smooth and creamy filling, make sure the custard is cooked thoroughly and chilled completely before using.
  • To achieve a glossy and shiny glaze, use a mixture of confectioners' sugar and milk, or a simple syrup made from sugar and water.

Conclusion:

The Boston Cream Angel Cake is a delightful and classic dessert that combines the light and airy texture of an angel food cake with the rich and creamy flavors of custard and chocolate glaze. By following these tips and the detailed instructions provided in the recipe, you can create a stunning and delicious cake that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is a great choice for any occasion, and the result is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create this timeless dessert that will leave a lasting impression.

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