Boston Cream Cake Recipe

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Boston Cream Cake
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
233
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 oz chocolate squares
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Prepare cake layers; heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease and flour two 9 round cake pans.
  3. In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, baking powder, and flour about 4 minutes until thoroughly blended and smooth.
  4. Spoon batter into prepared pans; bake 30 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center of each layer comes out clean.
  5. Remove layers to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Prepare egg custard: In 2 qt saucepan, stir 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt until thoroughly mixed; slowly stir in 2 1/2 cups milk until smooth.
  7. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook 1 minute until mixture boils rapidly and thickens.
  8. Remove from heat; very slowly pour lightly beaten egg yolks into hot mixture, stirring rapidly and constantly to blend and keep smooth.
  9. Return mixture to low heat; cook 1 minute longer.
  10. Do not allow to boil.
  11. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tbsp vanilla.
  12. Cool completely, stirring frequently.
  13. Prepare chocolate glaze: In small heavy saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate and 1 tbsp butter, stirring frequently until blended and smooth.
  14. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup milk until blended and smooth.
  15. Keep warm, covered.
  16. To assemble: Using sharp serrated knife, carefully cut cooled layers in half horizontally.
  17. Place one layer, cut side up, on serving platter; spread with 1/3 cooled custard.
  18. Repeat with remaining cake layers and custard, ending with cake layer, cut side down.
  19. Spoon warm glaze over top of cake,letting mixture drip down sides.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 232.52 Kcal (974 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.77g 10%
Cholesterol 91.96mg 31%
Sodium 135.13mg 6%
Potassium 209.07mg 4%
Total Carbs 37.24g 12%
Sugars 21.73g 87%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 2%
Protein 6.15g 12%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 114.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 195.91 Kcal (820 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.7g 10%
Cholesterol 77.47mg 31%
Sodium 113.85mg 6%
Potassium 176.14mg 4%
Total Carbs 31.38g 12%
Sugars 18.31g 87%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 5.18g 12%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 96.5mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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