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Delicious Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake topped with chocolate ganache and vanilla pudding.

Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

A simple yet delicious dessert that combines a fluffy yellow cake with a rich vanilla pudding filling and a glossy chocolate ganache on top, making it a perfect crowd-pleaser with minimal effort.


Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (Homemade or boxed)

For the Filling

  • 1 pack instant vanilla pudding mix (For thick filling)
  • 2 cups whole milk (Richest result)

For the Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy cream (For a soft and glossy ganache)
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Or chopped chocolate bars)

Additional Flavoring

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Enhances flavor)
  • a pinch salt (To enhance flavors)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven and bake your yellow cake in a greased 9×13 pan according to package or recipe instructions. Allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Poke holes all over the cooled cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
  3. Whisk the pudding mix with milk until thick, then pour evenly over the cake so it fills the holes. Spread it gently.
  4. Refrigerate until the pudding is set, at least 1 to 2 hours.

Ganache Preparation

  1. Heat the heavy cream until steaming, then pour it over the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  2. Add a pinch of salt to enhance the chocolate flavor.

Finalize the Cake

  1. Pour the warm ganache over the pudding layer and spread it out to the edges. Chill again until the ganache is set.

Notes

This cake is best if chilled overnight. Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen in individual slices for up to 2 months.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Bakery, Dessert, Party
  • Cuisine: American