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Easy Boston Cream Bundt Cake

Easy Boston Cream Bundt Cake

A moist, tender bundt cake crowned with smooth vanilla custard and decadent chocolate ganache, delivering the classic Boston Cream pie taste in an easy-to-make format.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Custard Filling:
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
  • 2 cups milk
For the Chocolate Ganache:
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Large Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. Mix the Cake: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
    1 box yellow cake mix, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  3. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Make Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it set for 5 minutes to thicken.
    1 package instant vanilla pudding mix, 2 cups milk
  6. Assemble: Once the cake is completely cool, use a long knife or spoon to create small holes into the cake. Pour the custard filling into the holes.
  7. Make Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until almost boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
    1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup heavy cream
  8. Drizzle: Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the bundt cake, letting it drip down the sides.
  9. Serve: Slice and enjoy your delectable Easy Boston Cream Bundt Cake!