Boston Cream Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (18 oz) reduced fat yellow cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • For the Custard and Frosting
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp hot water

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 2 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and water. Mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake and cool according to package directions.

Step 2

To prepare custrd, in a small bowl, whisk together egg and egg white. In a small heavy saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in milk, simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Whisk 1 Tbsp of hot mixture into egg mixture. Return to pan; cook, stirring, until it simmers. Stir in vanilla. Place in a bowl and chill.

Step 3

To prepare frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar, cocoa, and water. Mix well. Place a cake layer on a serving plate, spread with custard. Top with second layer. Spread with frosting. Garnish with fruit slices.

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