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# **Boston Cream Pie: A Classic Dessert with Timeless Appeal**
Boston Cream Pie is a **delectable combination of fluffy sponge cake, rich pastry cream, and a smooth chocolate glaze**. Despite its name, it’s actually **a cake, not a pie**—a delightful contradiction that has been winning hearts for generations.
Whether you’re making it for a **special occasion** or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this **Boston Cream Pie recipe** is sure to impress!
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## **A Brief History of Boston Cream Pie**
This famous dessert dates back to the **mid-19th century** and was first created at the **Parker House Hotel in Boston**. At the time, cakes and pies were often baked in the same pans, leading to some confusion in naming. The **rich custard filling sandwiched between two layers of cake** quickly became a beloved treat and was eventually declared the **official dessert of Massachusetts** in 1996!
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## **Boston Cream Pie Recipe**
### **Ingredients**
#### **For the Cake:**
– 1 ½ cups **all-purpose flour**
– 1 ½ teaspoons **baking powder**
– ¼ teaspoon **salt**
– ½ cup **unsalted butter, softened**
– 1 cup **granulated sugar**
– 2 **large eggs**
– 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
– ½ cup **whole milk**
#### **For the Pastry Cream Filling:**
– 2 cups **whole milk**
– ½ cup **granulated sugar**
– ¼ teaspoon **salt**
– 4 **egg yolks**
– ¼ cup **cornstarch**
– 2 tablespoons **unsalted butter**
– 1 teaspoon **vanilla extract**
**For the Chocolate Glaze:**
– ½ cup **heavy cream**
– 4 ounces **semi-sweet chocolate, chopped**
– 1 tablespoon **corn syrup** (optional, for extra shine)
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