Name: Boston Cream Poke Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 16.25 ounce yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare) (Source: 16.25 ounce yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)); 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (2 (3.4oz) boxes) (Source: 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (2 (3.4oz) boxes)); 4 cups milk (Source: 4 cups milk); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (Source: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla); 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/4 cups) (Source: 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/4 cups)); 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or butter if you prefer) (Source: 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or butter if you prefer)); 1 cup heavy whipping cream (Source: 1 cup heavy whipping cream)

Get to know the ingredients

yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)

In the method: Prepare and bake the cake in a 13x9 pan according to the package instructions.

instant vanilla pudding mix (2 (3.4oz) boxes)

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together pudding, milk, and vanilla, but don't let it thicken.

milk

In the method: In a large bowl, whisk together pudding, milk, and vanilla, but don't let it thicken.

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 24. Original quantities shown.

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16.25 ounce yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
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Source: 16.25 ounce yellow cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (2 (3.4oz) boxes)
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Source: 6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix (2 (3.4oz) boxes)
4 cups milk
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Source: 4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Source: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/4 cups)
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Source: 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon corn syrup (or butter if you prefer)
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Source: 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or butter if you prefer)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
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Source: 1 cup heavy whipping cream

How to make it

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Prepare and bake the cake in a 13x9 pan according to the package instructions. Let cool completely before poking holes across the cake with the bottom of a wooden spoon. Be sure to poke all the way to the bottom of the pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together pudding, milk, and vanilla, but don't let it thicken. Pour the thin pudding over cake in an even layer, poking down into the holes if necessary.
Refrigerate the cake for one hour.
Place the chocolate chips and corn syrup in a heat-proof bowl.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the cream until it simmers, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, you can microwave the cream until hot.
Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes to melt.
Stir until smooth. Let the glaze cool for 10 minutes. Letting the glaze cool is an important step, don't skip this part!
Pour glaze over cake and smooth with a spatula. Chill cake for 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Make room for Boston Cream Poke Cake

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Chill cake for 4 hours or overnight before serving.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Return for the stirring

Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.

Follow the microwave stages

Use the settings, sequence and checks specified for the microwave.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the saucepan. Start with this step: Prepare and bake the cake in a 13x9 pan according to the package instructions.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

What happens at the end?

Chill cake for 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Additional recipe notes

You’ll use a box of yellow cake mix , but you also need the ingredients on the back of the box. Be sure you use instant vanilla pudding mix , not the cook and serve kind! The ganache calls for a small amount of corn syrup . It’s a very small amount, but if it bothers you, use an equal amount of butter.

Boston Cream Poke Cake

1. Check the package directions

2. Allow for chilling

3. Allow for cooling