Boston Cream Poke Cake
This delicious Boston Cream Poke Cake is a moist yellow cake filled with creamy vanilla pudding and topped with a rich chocolate ganache.
Ingredients - Serves 12
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Butter - 2 tablespoons
- Semi-sweet chocolate - 6 ounces, chopped
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Instant vanilla pudding mix - 1 box
- Milk - 2 cups
- Yellow cake mix - 1 box
Let's Get Started
- Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Once the cake is baked and cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix until thickened.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the pudding and ganache to set.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g