Print

Boston Cream Poke Cake

A slice of Boston Cream Poke Cake with yellow cake, creamy custard filling, and rich chocolate ganache topping.
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Boston Cream Poke Cake is an easy one-pan dessert made with yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, and a rich homemade chocolate glaze. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or anytime you need a quick, crowd-pleasing treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (16.25 oz) yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or butter)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the yellow cake according to package directions in a 13×9 inch pan. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
  2. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the cake, all the way to the bottom.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together instant pudding, milk, and vanilla until combined but not thickened.
  4. Pour pudding mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Lightly press to help absorption.
  5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to let the pudding set.
  6. In a heatproof bowl, add chocolate chips and corn syrup.
  7. Heat the cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Allow ganache to cool for 10 minutes, then pour over the chilled cake and spread evenly.
  9. Chill the cake again for 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Use only instant pudding to ensure proper texture.
  • Let the ganache cool before spreading to avoid melting the pudding layer.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day after chilling overnight.
  • You can swap yellow cake mix with chocolate or vanilla cake mix for variation.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipeeasily.com/boston-cream-poke-cake-recipe/