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Boston Cream Poke Cake

Irresistible Boston Cream Poke Cake You’ll Want to Share

Discover the delightful Boston Cream Poke Cake, a twist on the classic dessert, combining cake, creamy filling, and chocolate glaze in a crowd-pleasing treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix Any flavor may be used
For the Filling
  • 1 packet Vanilla Pudding Instant mix recommended
  • 2 cups Milk Whole milk preferred for richness
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Glaze Alternatively, use homemade ganache

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • refrigerator
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch pan. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions pouring the batter into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  2. After cooling for about 30 minutes, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke deep holes evenly spaced about 2 inches apart. Aim for about 20 holes to allow the filling to seep in.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and 2 cups of whole milk until thickened, which takes about 2 minutes. Pour the prepared pudding into the holes generously to fill each one.
  4. Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results. This allows the pudding to set and meld with the cake.
  5. While the cake is chilling, prepare the chocolate glaze over low heat in a saucepan until smooth. Drizzle it generously over the chilled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This cake can be prepared a day in advance for an easy dessert option. Serve chilled for the best taste experience.

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