Boston Cream Poke Cake
As far as copycat desserts go, this famous poke cake is one of the best!
This cake is all about mastering a very simple technique...poking holes in the cake and letting the delicious Boston Cream fill it in! For baking with a twist, give this copycat dessert recipe a try. If you love the taste of the Boston Cream doughnut recipes, we highly recommend this easy copycat recipe. For all of the dessert lovers in your house, this recipe is a true delight that should not be missed.
After all, what could be better than a buttery cake filled with a vanilla pudding and covered in chocolate? Maybe we should be calling this a "Heaven Cream" poke cake!
More Recipes to Crave
We recently tried our hand at making a delicious Boston Cream Poke Cake, and it was a hit! We love how the cake is super moist and rich, with that creamy custard filling and smooth chocolate ganache on top. If you enjoyed this recipe as much as we did, we have a few more recommendations for you to try.
For those who are looking for a similar dessert with a twist, we suggest trying a Tiramisu Poke Cake. This dessert combines the flavors of coffee-soaked cake, creamy mascarpone cheese filling, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top. It's a perfect treat for coffee lovers and a great option for a special occasion.
If you're looking to impress your friends or family with a show-stopping dessert, we recommend trying a Salted Caramel Chocolate Poke Cake. This decadent cake features layers of rich chocolate cake, gooey caramel filling, and a sprinkling of sea salt for that perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. It's a great choice for a birthday celebration or any gathering where you want to wow your guests.
Lastly, for those who prefer a lighter option, we recommend a Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake. This refreshing dessert is bursting with fresh citrus flavor, juicy blueberries, and a tangy lemon glaze. It's a perfect choice for a summer barbecue or picnic, and the vibrant colors make it a beautiful addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (plus, box ingredients)
- 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream plus 2 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Instructions
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Mix the cake mix according to the directions on the package. Bake according to the package in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
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When cake is done after testing it with a toothpick that comes out clean, remove it from the oven.
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Poke holes in it about an inch apart using the back of a wooden spoon.
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Mix two boxes vanilla instant pudding with 4 cups milk until smooth. Pour over the cake.
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Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until pudding is set.
Prepare the Ganache
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Heat the butter and heavy cream in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not let it boil. Remove from the microwave and add the chocolate. Allow the chocolate to stand for a couple of minutes then whisk it until smooth.
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Whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over the cake and pudding that has been refrigerated.
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Refrigerate until chocolate ganache is set a couple of hours.
All About Boston Cream Pie
If you're familiar with the wonderful all-American dessert, Boston cream pie, then you know the name is a bit misleading. The dessert is actually more cake than pie. Boston cream pie has custard filling in between two sponge cake layers. It is topped with chocolate glaze of ganache. The dessert is traditionally cut into wedges and served like a pie. The name is thought to have come from the pie tins this dessert was baked in. When this dessert was created in the mid 1800s, pie tins were more common than cake pans.
As the first incarnation of the popular pudding cake, Boston cream pie is actually the precursor to the poke cake. That's why this recipe for Boston Cream Poke Cake is so perfect! Poke cakes are like this one are loaded with pudding filling, just like Boston cream pie. This Boston cream poke cake is really a shortcut Boston cream pie. If has all the flavors, but it will save you a bunch of time by using cake mix.
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Zimm102090
Dec 31, 2015
I thought I was going to like this poke cake more than I did. I didn't like how it was randomly moist/soggy in some places but perfectly cake-like in others. It's nothing against this recipe (I don't think). I guess I just learned that I don't care much for poke cakes!
deboraheubanks 493 5355
Dec 31, 2013
I made a very similar to this recipe for my grown daughter's birthday back in June. She LOVED it, Boston Creme is her favorite, anyway, and this cake was easy and perfect for the moment! That recipe also used boxed cake mix and packaged pudding mix, the only difference was it called for a from-scratch chocolate ganache for the frosting, and was SUPPOSED to run down the sides and look all gooey and delicious, which it did. A very delicious multi-purpose recipe to keep and to share!
jbbirdlady2 943890 9
Sep 28, 2013
I MADE THIS WITH MY OWN FROSTING AND COOKED PUDDING YUM-O IT WAS A HIT
jbbirdlady2 943890 9
Sep 28, 2013
i use my own frosting and i made my own cooked pudding came out great yum-o
calexander2612 830 9247
Apr 21, 2013
I like this cake idea. I was able to print it with no problem other than it went to a PDF file to print. Can't wait to try it.
smbeach58 0664995
Apr 20, 2013
Whats wrong with this web site? Can't print off recipe for Boston Poke Cream Cake when I finally get it to come up . Screen keeps frezing up. A screen comes up reading, something wrong with the web site.....
sandmk1 3592435
Feb 06, 2013
The recipe does not appear. Just one ad after another. Frustrating!
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