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Boston Cream Poke Cake

Boston Cream Poke Cake: Creamy Chocolate Bliss Awaits

Boston Cream Poke Cake offers a delightful blend of moist cake, rich vanilla pudding, and luscious chocolate glaze, making it a must-try dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Cake Mix Use your favorite store-bought mix or make it from scratch.
For the Pudding Filling
  • 2 cups Milk Almond milk works well for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix Try butterscotch pudding for a tasty twist.
For the Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 cup Chocolate Glaze Drizzle over the cake for a rich finish.
For the Top Layer
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping or Whipped Cream Greek yogurt makes a healthy swap.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Fork
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions, usually around 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan, mix the cake batter, pour it into the pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Once the cake has cooled completely, poke holes at 1-inch intervals all over the top using a fork. Make sure the holes are deep without tearing the cake.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of cold milk and the instant vanilla pudding mix until smooth and let it thicken slightly.
  4. Pour the thickened pudding mixture over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Spread evenly and cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Prepare the chocolate glaze by melting chocolate with cream or butter until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly before pouring over the chilled cake.
  6. Top the cake with whipped topping or whipped cream just before serving. Optionally sprinkle cocoa powder or add chocolate shavings for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, let the Boston Cream Poke Cake chill overnight. The flavors will meld beautifully.

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