Boston Cream Poke Cake – Easy, Decadent & Irresistible! 🍰✨


 

Warning: This moist vanilla cake soaked in creamy custard and topped with rich chocolate ganache tastes just like a Boston cream donut—but in cake form! With just 4 simple steps, it’s the ultimate dessert for parties, potlucks, or when you need a showstopper without the fuss.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No fancy baking skills needed – Uses a boxed cake mix (or homemade!)
✅ Creamy custard filling – Just like the classic donut
✅ Chocolate ganache topping – Silky, rich, and perfect
✅ Make-ahead friendly – Tastes even better the next day

Ingredients You’ll Need

(9x13-inch cake)

For the Cake:

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix (+ ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
    (or use your favorite homemade vanilla cake recipe!)

For the Custard Filling:

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

  • 2 cups (480ml) cold whole milk

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

(Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting)


Step-by-Step Instructions




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