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I have always wondered why this treat is referred to as a pie when it is clearly a cake. Pie has a dough crust, cake has well, cake. Delicious, golden, spongy goodness that is so delicate you swear an angel made it.
I take cake very seriously.
So, ignore whatever society calls this dish and prepare to feast on a delicious cake with custard filling and a chocolate glaze which will cause you to embarrass yourself by licking the plate clean. It will happen.
Also, prepare for the intensity of this recipe. A boston cream pie is comprised of a cake, a custard, and a chocolate glaze – I’ve broken it up so you don’t cry. (I cried in frustration the first time I tackled this. It fell apart at the end and didn’t look picture pretty. A real kick in the ass after hours of labor.)
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Boston Cream Pie
INGREDIENTS for cake
2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup milk
UTENSILS NEEDED
9 inch torte pans
Mixer with paddle attachment
Large bowl
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two torte pans.
In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Beat shortening, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in mixer until fluffy.
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the mixer, beat well between each addition.
Pour batter into torte pans and bake for 20-30 minutes.
INGREDIENTS for filling
1/3 cup sugar
2 TBSP cornstarch
1 1/2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 TBSP butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
UTENSILS NEEDED
Medium saucepan
Whisk
Large Spoon
In medium saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch on medium heat.
Gradually add egg yolks and milk, stirring until blended.
Use whisk if your custard has any lumps. Any lumps past this point will require you to start over because your custard won’t set correctly.
Allow to come to a gentle boil for one minute, stir continuously.
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
STOP HERE! Now it’s time to wait for your cake to cool and your custard to be chilled. Once that is done you can continue on.
Place the first torte on a plate – facing up, so the well can hold the custard.
Add your custard.
Place the second torte on top of the custard – face up again. This will hold your chocolate glaze.
Now you can move on to making your glaze.
INGREDIENTS for glaze
6 TBSP water
4 TBSP butter
6 TBSP cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
UTENSILS NEEDED
Small saucepan
Wire whisk
Heat butter and water in saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat once it boils.
Immediately stir in cocoa.
Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.
Cool slightly and then pour over cake.
Superhero Tip: I like to use dark cocoa powder in the glaze. It offsets the sweetness of the custard filling.
Second Superhero Tip: Have tissues at the ready. My first few attempts at this were frustrating and I won’t blame you for needing a bit of a cry while making this. Lumps in the custard, glazes that just won’t set right, cake that breaks while maneuvering. Just remember, if the flavors are correct your family will still eat it!
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I also thought of an American pie having cream in it and a cake doesn’t? Don’t know. Frankly don’t care as this looks divine! When in the States w few years ago I feel in love with Coconut cream pie. To be honest any pie/cake will do. Thanks for sharing. Yum. #anythinggoes
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I can only dream of coconut since I’m allergic to it – ironic since I’m from Hawai’i!
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Oh no! I love coconut more than cake…..🤓
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Cake is good. The world needs more cake. I approve of this message 🙂 #AnythingGoes
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I should run for office on this platform!
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Oh this cake sound truly delicious no good for me but I’m sure it would go nicely with a good old fashioned cup of tea #dreamteam
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It is truly a decadent delight!
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Ohh this sounds so yummy! One of my favourite donut flavours is boston cream! And for a cake/pie? Oh yeah! #DreamTeam
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This looks lovely although I had to Google shortening … Two nations, one language …
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What do they call shortening there?
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Do you do deliveries? #DreamTeam
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I wish I could deliver to you Enda!!!
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Popping back with this week’s #dreamteam
Definately a cake.
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sounds amazing #dreamteam
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I never knew this is what a Boston Cream Pie was! Think it may be slightly beyond my capabilities as a cook, but the recipe did make me drool… #DreamTeam
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I won’t lie to you, it is not an easy recipe to make. I have made this dozens of times and I still have custard that turns out poorly from time to time.
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Ooh this sounds delish although I don’t have a clue what a Bostom cream pie is as I’ve never tasted one. Thanks for sharing #dreamteam
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I wish I liked chocolate cream pie. I like chocolate. I like cream. I just to like pie. I think it is a texture thing. #dreamteam
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I actually don’t eat the Boston cream because the texture of custard is weird to me. I totally understand how you feel.
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OMG – I think I love this recipe! We have so many birthdays coming up I am fairly sure I can find an excuse to make this as I must try it #dreamteam
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Promise me you will give yourself ample time! The custard can be a little touchy and you may need to make it more than once. Just give yourself enough time. I once served a Boston cream pie with no custard filling because I waited until the last minute and the custard didn’t set. Hubster still looked happy with it!
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Mmmm…I can’t remember the last time I had a Boston Cream Pie! #dreamteam
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Never had a Boston Cream Pie, think the family would love it! #DreamTeam
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Never had a boston cream pie but I think I need to change that! #DreamTeam
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OMG this sounds so good! I will have to try it.
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Hubster eats the whole thing by himself. He has a slice for breakfast and a slice for dessert until it is gone.
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That sounds delicious. How much for you to make it for me?! #DreamTeam
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Well, I only make one per year for Hubster’s birthday so I’d have to say… $500! Anything less than that and he’ll start demanding I make them for him more often.
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Wonderful recipe #DreamTeam
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Thank you!
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O M Geeeeee, this sounds so good, and here I am trying to be ‘good’ *sticks head in fridge* 🙂 #DreamTeam
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It sounds great! I have been baking my way through April and never want to see anything sweet again but maybe just this one… #dreamteam
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Sounds delish, but can I ask what is ‘shortening’ (2/3 cup shortening) #DreamTeam
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It is Crisco in the states. I believe in the UK it is solid white vegetable fat. Google says brand names in the UK are Trex, Flora White, or Cookeen. You can substitute butter or lard but the texture might turn out a bit differently because you need something that is 100% fat and butter is typically 85% fat.
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Looks delicious! Will Pin! Thank you!
#dreamteam
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Shouldn’t have read this right now. Now I want it for my breakfast! That’s allowed right? #DreamTeam
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Totally acceptable!
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Is it not a pie? I always thought it was an actual pie! This sounds so good Heather – a perfect Saturday evening treat. Thanks for being a brilliant #DreamTeam host xx
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I’m not sure why it’s called a pie! I think because it’s a cake with a filling and people didn’t know what to call it.
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Oooo now this one I can on board with. This would get me a fair few mum points with the tribe I’m sure! #DreamTeam
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A lot more than a few!!
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You got me feeling hungry. I want it in ma belly #DreamTeam
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This one is Hubster’s favorite treat!
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Oh yes! Cake! Mmmmm my belly is rumbling now… Penguin is having a nap, as the silly sausage woke up way too early, so I’m happy to let him catch some winks, but who then is going to help me make cake? 😳x #DreamTeam
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You could get people to do anything with the lure of cake!
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Pretty much 😋x
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This sounds like it has the potential to go massively wrong in my kitchen! Sounds delicious though #DreamTeam
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It can be a disaster but sponges should return the kitchen to order. Or you can lick the custard off the countertop 😁
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