Easy Boston Cream Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Why make a Boston cream pie from scratch when this cake version is so simple? Preparing the pudding with half-and-half cream instead of milk gives this dessert an added richness that's hard to beat.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups cold half-and-half cream
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1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons baking cocoa
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4 to 5 teaspoons hot water
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, whisk together cream and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set.
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2.
Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pudding. Repeat layers. Top with third cake layer.
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3.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and enough water to reach desired spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake, letting glaze drizzle down sides.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 395 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 442mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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