Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake
Boston Cream Pie Poke Cake is a yellow cake, poked & filled with vanilla pudding then topped with smooth chocolate ganache. This poke cake recipe mimics Boston Cream Pie, only it's more quick & easy to make!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Cooling time3 hours hrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boston cream pie poke cake
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 248kcal
- 1 box yellow cake mix made according to package directions
- 1 5.1 oz box vanilla instant pudding made according to package directions
- 2 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter
Make the boxed yellow cake mix in a 9x13 pan according to the boxed directions. Allow the cake to cool completley.
Use the back of a wooden spoon and poke holes in the cake, spaced about an inch apart.
Mix up the vanilla instant pudding according to package direcitons. Allow it to sit or about 5 mintues until it is thick.
Pour the pudding over the cake, spreading to cover the entire cake. Spread to the edges of the cake, insuring that the pudding is creating a nice seal around the edges of the pan. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Make the chocolate ganache by first measuring out the chocolate chips into a large heat safe bowl.
Heat the heavy cream and butter in a sauce pan over medium heat until it is almost boiling. Pour the hot mixture over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Stir to combine the chocolate chips and cream mixture. The mixture will be thick and creamy. Let the mixture sit for 20-30 minutes until it has thickened and is cool.
Pour the ganache over the pudding layer of the cake and tip the pan (or spread with a rubber scraper) to cover the entire cake. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg