Boston Cream Pie
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Boston Cream Pie
Boston Cream Pie
Yield: Makes 8 servings
What a remarkable trio–light cake, pudding filling and a sinfully rich chocolate glaze!
Ingredients:
1/2
(18-1/4-ounce) package light yellow cake mix
1/8
teaspoon baking soda
2/3
cup water
2
egg whites
1-1/2
teaspoons vanilla, divided
1
package (4-serving size) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
1-1/3
cups fat-free (skim) milk
Chocolate Glaze (recipe follows)
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly coat with flour. Set aside.
2.
Combine cake mix and baking soda in large bowl; mix well. Add water, egg whites and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat at low speed with electric mixer 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes.
3.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes or until cake pulls away from side of pan and springs back when touched lightly in center. Remove from oven. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack. Invert onto serving plate; cool completely.
4.
Combine pudding mix, milk and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in medium bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer 2 minutes; set aside.
5.
Prepare Chocolate Glaze.
6.
Cut cake in half horizontally; carefully remove top half of cake. Spread bottom half with pudding mixture. Replace top half; spoon Chocolate Glaze over top. Allow to stand until glaze hardens. Cut into wedges.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: | |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 2 g |
| Calories from Fat | 9 % |
| Calories | 241 |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Sodium | 275 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fat | 1/2 |
| Starch | 3 |
Chocolate Glaze
Ingredients:
2/3
cup powdered sugar
1
tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1
tablespoon water
1/2
teaspoon vanilla
Preparation:
1.
Sift together powdered sugar and cocoa in medium bowl. Add water and vanilla; mix well.
2.
Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until of desired spreading consistency.
Cook's Tip:
For a less rich dessert, try a dusting of powdered sugar instead of the chocolate glaze.
This recipe appears in: Frosting & Icing