CAROL'S BOSTON CREAM PIE

Carol's Boston Cream Pie image

Provided by Carol Hamilton

Categories Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box yellow cake mix ( i use duncan hines )
3/4 c granulated sugar
3 Tbsp cornstarch
1 dash(es) salt
2 c milk
3 egg yolks
3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp hershey cocoa
3 Tbsp water
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Prepare cake mix according to package . Bake in 2 round greased cake pans ( 9 inch)) . Cook . Cut one of the layers in 1/2 - use the other layer for another recipe.
2. In saucepan combine 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3Tab cornstarch, dash salt . Gradually stir in 2 cups milk . Bring to boil stirring until smoother . Have 3 egg yolks in small bowl. Quickly add some of the hot liquid to yolk and mix . Then add to pan . Cook on low 3 minutes until thick . Take off stove and add in 3/4 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp almond. Cool . On the split cake put on the filling . It will be rather thick and large amount . I use most of it but the filling is so good I often eat some of it while making :) .
3. Make your Glaze . Using 3 tab water, and 2 tab butter in saucepan . Boil. Add 3 tab Cocoa . Take off heat and beat in the powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla . Cool slightly and pour over cake. Be prepared for compliments !!