Boston Cream Pie-Part 1

Ingredients

Directions

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Stir in butter flavoring and vanilla.

Pour batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cakepan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan, and cool completely.

Split cake layer in half horizontally to make 2 layers.

Spread cream filling between layers; spread chocolate glaze CREAM FILLING: Combine first 3 ingredients in a heavy saucepan.

Add milk and egg yolks; stir with a wire whisk until blended.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 1 minute); remove from heat.

Stir in vanilla.

See Part 2.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.