Easy, delicious poke cakes with a creamy surprise! Boston Cream Poke Cake is simple to make with yellow cake mix, vanilla instant pudding and chocolate glaze. One-pan desserts are great for parties.
Follow the cake mix's bake instructions to preheat the oven. Coat a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Step 1
Step 1
Instructions
Prepare yellow cake mix per package instructions. It usually involves adding water, oil, and eggs and mixing well.
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Step 2
Use the prepared pan to pour cake batter. Follow the cake box instructions (25–35 minutes).While making the vanilla custard filling, let the cake cool.
Step 3
Step 3
Mix instant vanilla custard mix, milk and vanilla extract in a large bowl until thickened, 2-3 minutes.After the cake cools, use a wooden spoon to poke 1-inch-diameter holes in the top.
Step 4
Step 4
Pour the pudding into the holes and spread it over the cake with an offset icing spatula. Cover the cake with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours to cool and thicken the frosting.
Step 5
Step 5
Remove the cake from the fridge. For 20–30 seconds, microwave the tub of chocolate frosting to thin it and make it pourable.
Step 6
Step 6
Use an icing spatula to evenly spread chocolate frosting on the cake.Cover the cake with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours for a firmer texture and frosting.