Boston Cream Poke Cake

I have to share this recipe with you for a great dessert! My sister gave it to me after I had tried it at her place! Oh my goodness it was delish!! A simple recipe to make an extraordinary cake that I love, my family loves and everyone I know loves it.

There are just a few steps, but the recipe is made easier by the use of pre-made ingredients.

Any time I can use shortcuts to make a dessert that tastes like a million bucks I am happy. This Boston Cream Poke Cake hands those shortcuts to me in the recipe.

Go ahead, surprise the family with this dessert after dinner!

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What makes this the recipe to make?

The recipe is so easy to follow, gives a couple of shortcuts cutting the time it takes in the kitchen and the end result tastes just like those fancy Boston Cream Pies that you buy uptown.

Variations

You could make this into a layer cake if you want to. Just be careful when you put the pudding in for the second layer.  You could use a chocolate pudding if you like.

Ingredients:

• Yellow cake mix
• Vanilla instant pudding mix
• Milk
• Chocolate frosting

Instructions Boston Cream Poke Cake:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake in a well-greased 9×13 baking dish for the length of time listed on the box.

Step 2: Let the cake cool.

Step 3: Mix together the pudding mix and milk in a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 4: Using the handle of a large cooking spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.

Step 5: Pour the pudding over the cake, making sure it gets down into the holes.

Chill the cake in the fridge for several hours.

Step 6: Place the chocolate frosting into the microwave for 15-second intervals until softened and able to be poured.

Step 7: Pour the frosting over the cake, and spread it out into a smooth layer. Serve immediately or chill again before serving if desired.

Slice then ready to enjoy!

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How would I store this cake?

This cake should be stored in the refrigerator. Be sure that it is covered tightly. You can store it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Can I freeze this cake?

It would be best to store this cake in the freezer before you add the pudding or the chocolate. The cake can be frozen for 3 months. Again, be sure to store the cake without the pudding.

Can this cake be reheated?

With the pudding and the Chocolate topping, it is not advised to heat the cake.