BOSTON CREAM PIE
This luscious cake is the official state dessert of Massachusetts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Yield Makes 1 8-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- FOR THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and sugar. Whisk in eggs and vanilla. Alternately add in flour mixture and sour cream, beginning and ending with flour. Divide batter between pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cakes pull away from the side of the pan. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Set aside.
- FOR THE PASTRY CREAM: In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg and yolks together. Add the sugar, a little at a time. Continue beating until mixture falls in ribbons when the beater is lifted, about 5 minutes. Mix in the flour and milk in a steady stream. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan. Boil gently over medium heat, cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens, 10 minutes. Strain the mixture though a fine sieve into a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla. Press plastic wrap over the surface. Cool for at least 1 hour. (To chill cream quickly, place bowl over bowl of ice and stir until cooled.)
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING: Place chocolate in a medium bowl. Bring cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour cream over chocolate, and leave undisturbed 1 minute. Stir completely and allow to cool for about 6-8 minutes.
- ASSEMBLY: Slice off the domed top of one cake to level. Hollow out 1/2-inch depth with fingers, leaving a 1/2-inch border from the edge. Place cake on a plate or cake stand. Fill with the pastry cream. It's okay for cream to spill a bit over edges. Top with the second cake, dome side up. Pour the chocolate topping over the cake and let it drip over the sides. Chill until ready to serve, at least 5 hours or up to overnight.
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Waseem Attari
a25@gmail.comThis pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tim Fischer
f_tim@gmail.comI'm so happy I found this recipe.
Nimrah Nasreen
n-n6@aol.comThis pie is so delicious, I could eat it every day.
natalya
natalya88@gmail.comI've never made Boston cream pie before, but this recipe made it easy.
Washim Babu
wbabu@aol.comThis pie is a classic for a reason.
Cyprian George
g_c45@hotmail.comI highly recommend this recipe.
SimbaLolito Parck
ps@gmail.comThis pie is perfect for chocolate lovers.
Bad Boys
bad_b10@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of custard, but I loved this pie.
MD Abir Hasan
h-m38@yahoo.comThis pie is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
jeremiah carver
jeremiah.carver@hotmail.frI can't wait to make this pie again. It's so good!
Beesh
beesh68@aol.comThis pie is perfect for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Madusanka Madusanka
mm@hotmail.frI'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for Boston cream pie.
Maiar Ahmwd
m@yahoo.comThis pie is definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and everyone will love it.
Zorsay Poschjow
poschjow-zorsay88@yahoo.comI had some trouble with the custard, but the pie still turned out well.
Cake Light
lcake@yahoo.comThis pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Jdhdhi Idudhd
ji65@hotmail.frI love this pie! The custard is perfect and the chocolate glaze is to die for.
Jan Michelle Montebon
m-j@hotmail.comThis pie is easy to make and so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Terrin Miller
tmiller19@gmail.comI've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. The custard is creamy and delicious and the chocolate glaze is rich and decadent.
William worley
w_worley16@gmail.comThis pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.