Boston Cream Poke Cake Mix Recipe
This Boston Cream Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a moist cake with a rich vanilla pudding filling and a luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this recipe is easy to follow and results in a creamy, dreamy dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups milk
- Two 3-ounce packages of instant vanilla pudding
- 1 box yellow or butter cake mix
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons hot water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Mix the cake mix according to the package directions and bake in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- While the cake is still warm, poke holes one inch apart all over the cake using the back of a wooden spoon. Whisk together the pudding with milk and pour over the warm cake.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for a couple of hours until the pudding sets.
- Scald the heavy cream and butter in the microwave, add semi-sweet chocolate, and stir until smooth. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla, adjusting consistency with hot water if necessary.
- Pour the ganache over the pudding layer and spread evenly. Refrigerate until the ganache firms up.
- Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg