EASY BOSTON CREAM CAKE

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Why make a Boston cream pie from scratch when this cake version is so simple? Preparing the pudding with half-and-half cream instead of milk gives this dessert an added richness that's hard to beat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups cold half-and-half cream
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 loaf (10-3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
4 to 5 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together cream and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. , Cut cake into three horizontal layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the pudding. Repeat layers. Top with third cake layer. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and enough water to reach desired spreading consistency. Spread over top of cake, letting glaze drizzle down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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