Boston Cream Poke Cake

Servings:

Calories: 202cal

Prepare and bake the cake in a 13x9 pan according to the package instructions. Let cool completely before poking holes across the cake with the bottom of a wooden spoon. Be sure to poke all the way to the bottom of the pan.
16.25 ounce yellow cake mix
In a large bowl, whisk together pudding, milk, and vanilla, but don't let it thicken. Pour the thin pudding over cake in an even layer, poking down into the holes if necessary.
6.8 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix, 4 cups milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Refrigerate the cake for one hour.

Place the chocolate chips and corn syrup in a heat-proof bowl.
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon corn syrup
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the cream until it simmers, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, you can microwave the cream until hot.
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes to melt.
Stir until smooth. Let the glaze cool for 10 minutes. Letting the glaze cool is an important step, don't skip this part!
Pour glaze over cake and smooth with a spatula. Chill cake for 4 hours or overnight before serving.

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You'll use a box of yellow cake mix, but you also need the ingredients on the back of the box.
Be sure you use instant vanilla pudding mix, not the cook and serve kind!
The ganache calls for a small amount of corn syrup. It's a very small amount, but if it bothers you, use an equal amount of butter.

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time35

Cook Time25

Total Time1