Favourite Boston Cream Pie

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 over top.

Refrigerate until firm.

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).