Description
Boston Cream Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that marries moist vanilla cake with creamy custard and rich chocolate ganache. This easy-to-make dessert offers a luscious surprise in every bite, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat after a long day. With its stunning presentation and irresistible flavor, this poke cake will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to package instructions and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooled slightly, poke holes across the surface of the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until thick; pour over the warm cake allowing it to seep into the holes.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth; pour over the pudding-filled cake.
- Optional: Whip additional heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread over the ganache before serving.
- Chill for at least an hour or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg