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Boston Cream Poke Cake: A Classic Dessert, Made Easy
Some desserts are so good, they don’t need reinventing—just a little shortcut. That’s exactly what you get with Boston Cream Poke Cake, a delightful twist on the classic Boston cream pie. This cake brings together layers of moist yellow cake, creamy vanilla pudding, and a rich chocolate glaze in one easy-to-make, impossible-to-resist treat.
It’s everything you love about the original—but simplified, thanks to a smart little baking trick: the poke cake.
What’s a Poke Cake?
Poke cakes first gained popularity in the 1970s, and the idea is as genius now as it was then. After baking the cake, you use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over it—then pour in a delicious filling that seeps into every bite. In this case, silky pudding fills the gaps, creating that signature Boston cream flavor in every forkful.
It’s retro, it’s fun, and it’s dangerously easy to eat.
Boston Cream Poke Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 4 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping or homemade whipped cream (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Bake the cake: Prepare the yellow cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan. Let it cool for about 10–15 minutes.
- Poke the holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Make the pudding: In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mixes and cold milk until thickened but still pourable—about 2 minutes.
- Pour and chill: Pour the pudding over the cake, using a spatula to help it seep into the holes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set.
