boston cream pie

How To Make boston cream pie

• 1

  PREPARE CAKE LAYERS: Heat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour two 9\" round cake pans.
• 2

  In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla and baking powder about 4 minutes until thoroughly blended and smooth.
• 3

  Spoon batter into prepared pans; bake 30 minutes until wooden pick inserted in center of each layer comes out clean.
• 4

  Remove layers to wire racks to cool completely.
• 5

  PREPARE EGG CUSTARD: In 2 quart saucepan, stir 2/3 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt until thoroughly mixed; slowly stir in 2 1/2 cups milk until smooth.
• 6

  Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook 1 minute until mixture boils rapidly and thickens.
• 7

  Remove from heat; very slowly pour lightly beaten egg yolks into hot mixture, stirring rapidly and constantly to blend and keep smooth.
• 8

  Return mixture to low heat; cook 1 minute longer - Do not allow to boil.
• 9

  Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla.
• 10

  Cool completely, stirring frequently.
• 11

  PREPARE CHOCOLATE GLAZE: In small heavy saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter, stirring frequently until blended and smooth.
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  Remove from heat;stir in confectioners sugar and 1/4 cup milk until blended and smooth.
• 13

  Keep warm, covered.
• 14

  To assemble: Using sharp serrated knife, carefully cut cooled layers in half horizontally.
• 15

  Place one layer, cut side up, on serving platter; spread with 1/3 cooled custard; Repeat with remaining cake layers and custard,ending with cake layer, cut side down.
• 16

  Spoon warm glaze over top of cake, letting mixture drip down sides.
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