Boston Cream Pie

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp light corn syrup (optional, for shine)

Instructions

1. **For the Cake:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
2. **For the Pastry Cream:** In a medium saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until simmering. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until smooth. Gradually whisk about 1/2 cup of hot milk into the egg mixture to temper it, then pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into a shallow dish, cover surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. **For the Chocolate Glaze:** In a heatproof bowl, combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and corn syrup (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted. Alternatively, heat in a double boiler.
4. **Assembly:** Once cake layers are completely cool, level them if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the chilled pastry cream evenly over the first layer. Place the second cake layer on top. Pour the warm chocolate glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides slightly. Chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set before serving.

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