Boston Cream Pie

Name: Boston Cream Pie
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 cups sifted cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups sifted cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring (optional)

Directions

1

Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating 5 to 7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
2

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix at low speed after each addition until blended. Stir in flavorings.
3

Pour batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cakepans. Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
4

Spread Cream Filling between cake layers. Spread Chocolate Glaze over top of cake, letting excess drip down sides. Chill at least 1 hour. Store in refrigerator.