Boston Cream Pie Recipe

Boston Cream Pie Recipe

Boston is famous for creating America's most beloved pie recipe -- the Boston Cream Pie. This recipe version uses a yellow cake mix and packaged vanilla pudding -- making it a snap for even the busiest baker. Treasured Recipes for Cooks is delighted to present you with this delicious free recipe for Boston Cream Pie.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 package yellow cake mix
2-3 large eggs, use the number called for on the cake mix directions
Water, amount called for on cake mix directions
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 package (about 4 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 square semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup confectioners' powdered sugar

Recipe Directions:
1. Prepare the cake mix with egg and water, following package directions. Add in the lemon extract. Pour the cake batter into a greased and floured 9-inche round layer-cake pan.
2. Bake the cake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly pressed with your fingertip. Cool in plan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen around the edge with a knife, turn out onto rack, cool completely.
3. Prepare the pudding mix with milk and vanilla, following label directions.
4. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate with butter. Remove saucepan from the heat. Stir in the confectioner's sugar and 1 teaspoon of hot water, stir until the ingredients are well-blended and smooth.
5. Split the cake layer in half. Put the vanilla pudding in the middle, place the top back on the cake. Pour chocolate mixture on top, allowing the chocolate mixture to drizzle down the sides. Chill the cake until serving time.

Makes 8 servings.

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