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Recipe For Boston Cream Pie Using Yellow Cake Mix

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Introduction

Boston Cream Pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by many for years. It is a delicious combination of cake, pastry cream, and chocolate glaze. While the traditional recipe can be quite time-consuming to make, using a yellow cake mix can make it a quick and easy dessert to prepare. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for Boston Cream Pie using yellow cake mix.

Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs

For the pastry cream:

  • 2 cups of milk
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 cup of cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

For the chocolate glaze:

  • 1/2 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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For the cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray or butter and flour.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  4. Divide the cake batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  5. Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans.

For the pastry cream:

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
  3. Add the egg yolks to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.
  4. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.
  6. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Transfer the pastry cream to a separate bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic wrap touches the top of the pastry cream to prevent a skin from forming.
  8. Chill the pastry cream in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

For the chocolate glaze:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chocolate chips to the cream.
  3. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Assembling the Boston Cream Pie:

  1. Remove the cakes from the pans and place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving platter.
  2. Spread the chilled pastry cream over the top of the first cake layer.
  3. Place the second cake layer on top of the pastry cream.
  4. Pour the chocolate glaze over the top of the second cake layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  5. Chill the Boston Cream Pie in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion

Using a yellow cake mix can make preparing a classic dessert like Boston Cream Pie quick and easy. This recipe provides a delicious and convenient way to make this dessert without sacrificing any of the traditional flavors. Try it out and impress your friends and family with your baking skills!

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