Perfect for:
• Potlucks and parties
• Last-minute dessert emergencies
• When you crave Boston cream pie without the work
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Uses boxed cake mix – No baking skills needed!
✅ Creamy custard filling – Just like the real deal
✅ Chocolate ganache topping – Rich but not overly sweet
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Tastes even better the next day
📝 Ingredients (Simple & Delicious!)
🍰 For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix + ingredients listed on box (eggs, oil, water)
🥛 For the Custard Filling:
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding
- 3 cups cold whole milk
🍫 For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🔎 Pro Tip: Use French vanilla pudding for extra richness!
👩🍳 Step-by-Step (Effortless!)
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Let cool 15 mins, then poke holes all over with the handle of a wooden spoon.
2️⃣ Make the Custard
- Whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 mins until thick.
- Pour over warm cake, spreading to fill holes. Chill 1 hour.
3️⃣ Top with Ganache
- Heat cream until steaming (not boiling), then pour over chocolate chips.
- Let sit 2 mins, add vanilla, then stir until smooth.
- Spread over chilled cake.
4️⃣ Chill & Serve!
- Refrigerate 2+ hours (or overnight) for best texture.
- Garnish with:
- 🍓 Fresh berries
- 🥄 Whipped cream
- 🍫 Chocolate shavings
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection
✔ Poke deep holes – Ensures maximum custard absorption
✔ Warm cake + cold custard = Better soaking power
✔ Ganache too thick? Add 1 tbsp warm milk
✔ Make ahead – Assemble up to 2 days in advance
🔄 Dreamy Variations
☕ Mocha Madness – Add 1 tsp espresso powder to ganache
🍌 Banana Cream – Layer sliced bananas under pudding
🎂 Birthday Cake – Use funfetti mix + rainbow sprinkles
❓ FAQs (Solved!)
Q: Can I use homemade pudding?
A: Yes! Prepare 2 cups pastry cream instead of instant pudding.
Q: How to store leftovers?
A: 4 days in fridge – Cover tightly.
Q: No heavy cream? Use ½ cup milk + 2 tbsp butter for ganache.
🎯 Final Tip: Serve Chilled!
The custard sets perfectly when cold—patience pays off!
👇 Save this recipe for your next gathering! (Tag a dessert lover! 🍰❤️)
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