Description
If you’ve ever fallen in love with a Boston Cream Pie, prepare to have your heart stolen again — this Boston Cream Poke Cake is like the cheat code for all things decadent and nostalgic. Moist yellow cake, silky vanilla pudding seeping into every bite, and that glossy chocolate glaze on top… it’s pure dessert bliss in a pan. 🍫💛
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus eggs, water, and oil as directed)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp corn syrup (optional, for shine)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat oven per package directions. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare and bake yellow cake mix as instructed. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Poke the Holes: Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes all over the cake — the deeper, the better!
- Prepare the Pudding: Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth. Let thicken slightly (about 2 minutes). Pour over cake, filling each hole, and spread evenly. Chill for 1 hour.
- Make the Chocolate Glaze: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, let sit 2–3 minutes, and whisk until glossy. Stir in corn syrup (if using) and vanilla extract.
- Glaze the Cake: Pour glaze over chilled cake and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until glaze sets.
- Serve & Savor: Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy each decadent bite!
Notes
Serving Suggestions: Top with whipped cream, toasted coconut, or chopped nuts. Serve with fresh berries for a refreshing touch. Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare a day in advance and refrigerate overnight for best texture!
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: boston cream poke cake, easy pudding cake, chocolate glaze cake, classic dessert hack