Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

Get ready to enjoy the delightful flavors of Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake, a tasty treat that combines the richness of pound cake with the creamy goodness of pastry cream and decadent chocolate ganache. This dessert is a perfect combination of textures and flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Why Make This Recipe

If you’re a fan of pound cake and love the classic Boston Cream Pie, this recipe is a must-try. It brings together the best of both worlds, offering a moist and buttery pound cake filled with luscious pastry cream and topped with a velvety chocolate ganache. It’s a show-stopping dessert that will impress your family and friends.

How to Make Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

Ingredients:

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  For the Pound Cake:
  
  
  
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  
  
  • 4 large eggs
  
  
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
  
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  
  
  • ½ cup milk
  
  
  
  


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  For the Pastry Cream Filling:
  
  
  
  • 2 cups whole milk
  
  
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  
  • 4 large egg yolks
  
  
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  
  
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  
  
  


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  For the Chocolate Ganache:
  
  
  
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  
  
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  
  
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  
  
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the loaf pan.


2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.


3. Sift dry ingredients and alternate with milk into the batter.


4. Pour batter into the pan and bake until done.


5. Prepare pastry cream and chill.


6. Slice the cake, fill with pastry cream, and top with the second layer.


7. Make ganache, pour over the cake, and refrigerate.

How to Serve Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

Serve this delicious dessert chilled, allowing the ganache to set for a perfect finish. Cut into slices and enjoy with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk for a delightful treat.

How to Store Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

Store the leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to cover it well to prevent the cake from drying out.

Tips to Make Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

• Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.


• Don’t overmix the batter to maintain the pound cake’s texture.


• Chill the pastry cream thoroughly before assembling the cake for best results.

Variation

For a twist on the classic recipe, try adding a layer of sliced strawberries or raspberries between the pastry cream filling for a fruity boost of flavor.

Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

Author: Maria Courses: Desert

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time

Servings: 12 Calories: 350

Best Season: All year round

Description

Indulge in the luxurious combination of pound cake, pastry cream, and chocolate ganache with this exquisite Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake recipe. Perfect for special occasions or when you crave a sophisticated dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Pound Cake

• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk

For the Pastry Cream Filling

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache

• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the loaf pan

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2. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla

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3. Sift dry ingredients and alternate with milk into the batter

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4. Pour batter into the pan and bake until done

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5. Prepare pastry cream and chill

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6. Slice the cake, fill with pastry cream, and top with the second layer

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7. Make ganache, pour over the cake, and refrigerate

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17g27%

Saturated Fat 9g45%

Cholesterol 120mg40%

Sodium 180mg8%

Potassium 200mg6%

Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Sugars 22g

Protein 5g10%

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Vitamin A 8 IU

Calcium 10 mg

Iron 6 mg

Vitamin D 2 IU

Vitamin E 4 IU

Thiamin 15 mg

Riboflavin 20 mg

Niacin 10 mg

Vitamin B6 8 mg

Folate 2 mcg

Vitamin B12 4 mcg

Biotin 2 mcg

Pantothenic Acid 6 mg

Phosphorus 15 mg

Magnesium 4 mg

Zinc 2 mg

Selenium 6 mcg

Copper 4 mg

Manganese 8 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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