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Boston Cream Poke Cake

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Indulge in the delightful **Boston Cream Poke Cake**, a dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and vanilla into a simple, yet decadent treat. With its moist yellow cake base, creamy vanilla pudding filling, and rich chocolate ganache topping, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for any celebration or as a sweet finish to a meal.

Ingredients

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix

Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water)

3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cups cold milk

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions, mixing it with eggs, oil, and water. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Pudding: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until it thickens. Set aside.
  3. Poke the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, use a wooden spoon handle or a similar utensil to poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake.
  4. Add the Pudding: Pour the prepared vanilla pudding over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Let the pudding absorb into the cake.
  5. Make the Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream over medium heat. Once hot, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.
  6. Top with Ganache: Pour the smooth chocolate ganache over the pudding-filled cake, spreading it evenly across the top. Let the ganache set before serving.

Notes

Homemade Pudding: For an extra homemade touch, you can substitute the instant pudding mix with a homemade vanilla pudding recipe.

Flavor Variations: Experiment with different flavored puddings like butterscotch or caramel for unique twists on the traditional Boston Cream flavor.

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