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Delightful Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake-Cake Recipe


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  • Author: Lena Meeli
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

These Delightful Boston Cream Pie Cheesecake-Cakes are a blend of rich and creamy cheesecake and fluffy, light cake layers. Topped with a velvety custard filling and glossy chocolate ganache, they make for the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether it’s a holiday, a celebration, or just a treat to enjoy, this dessert is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.


Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup whole milk

For the cheesecake layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the custard filling:

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 3 large egg yolks

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate ganache:

  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped

  • ½ cup heavy cream


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

  6. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the vanilla extract and flour.

  7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled cake layer in the same pan and spread it evenly.

  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly. Let it cool for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. To make the custard, heat the milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually add the hot milk mixture to the yolks while whisking constantly.

  10. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Let it cool.

  11. To make the ganache, heat the cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.

  12. Once the cake and cheesecake layers are cool, spread the custard over the cheesecake layer and top with the chocolate ganache.

Notes

  • For extra texture, top the cake with chopped walnuts or almonds.

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • You can freeze this dessert for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes