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Boston Cream Pie Pound Cake

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.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Serving Size 12

Ingredients

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

Notes

For added flavor, consider drizzling extra chocolate ganache on top before serving.