Boston Cream Poke Cake
This scrumptious dessert offers a harmonious blend of creamy vanilla pudding and rich chocolate ganache. With its simple steps and rewarding flavor, it's no wonder why Boston Cream Poke Cake is a favorite for many!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 495kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box butter yellow cake mix along with ingredients mentioned on the package: vegetable oil, eggs, water
- 6.8 ounces 2 x 3.4-ounce boxes instant vanilla pudding (note: you won't use the entire second box of pudding)
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Ganache
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Start by preparing the yellow butter cake mix according to the package's directions. Pour the batter into a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake according to the temperature and time guidelines on the cake box.
- Once baked, take out the cake and let it cool. When cooled, use a wooden spoon's handle to poke holes throughout the cake, spacing them roughly an inch and a half apart.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Remember to set aside ½ cup of the pudding mixture. Then, promptly pour the remaining pudding over the cake.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for an hour.
- For the ganache, mix the butter, both types of chocolate chips, heavy cream, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is fully melted and combined.
- Gently spread the ganache over the cake. For best results, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or even overnight.
Notes
- It's easier to poke the cake while it's still a bit warm; if it cools down entirely, the crust may crumble.
- Ensure you pour the pudding onto the cake swiftly to prevent it from setting prematurely.
- Tapping the pan on a counter can help release air bubbles when adding the cream, ensuring it fills the holes entirely.
- That ½ cup of pudding you set aside? It's for a reason. The cake's texture is at its prime when you do so, plus you get a treat for later!
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal
