I would call this a grown-up version as I followed Matt's suggestion and soaked two of the layers in some light rum. You couldn't taste the rum at all and it actually compressed the sponge layers a little bit, so I think I would omit this step the next time I make this recipe. The milk sponge layers are light and the pastry cream is so smooth and delicious. I love the twist in this recipe with making two layers of chocolate pastry cream with one layer of vanilla.
The chocolate ganache is a perfect finish for this cake. Cutting through layers of chocolate ganache, milk sponge cake, chocolate and vanilla pastry cream is every chocolate lover's dream. This was a huge hit here and we couldn't get enough of it. While it takes some time to make, this cake is definitely worth the effort.
You can see the other group members' creations over at BAKED Sunday Mornings and you can also find this recipe there. If you haven't made this cake, I hope you will give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
This looks wonderful! I should check that Baked link; it looks like I'd find lots of wonderful ideas there.
ReplyDeletewow! your cake looks great! especially the sliced pieces, love the layers! glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteReading all these cake posts is leaving me with a huge cake craving this morning :-)
ReplyDeleteA cake Dad would be proud of (and devour)! Looks extremely decadent - as it should - and perfectly sliced. I love the rock-work backdrop in your photos! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks terrific! Fantastic job with this recipe!
ReplyDeleteGood baking work! I love the pastry creams and the ganache, but I'm trying the cake part again after Thanksgiving. I must be doing something wrong so this recipe will bug me until I get it figured out. I'm glad your cake part turned out nicely...gives me hope.
ReplyDeleteOh! That looks fan-tab-ulous!
ReplyDeleteOh! How Beautiful! This is how is should be done! Really great!
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ReplyDeleteYour cake looks the best so far - I wouldn't make this again, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I agree, tastes delicious. But yeesh, the emotional roller coaster of putting the darn thing together!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing. I have never tried Boston Cream Pie Cake, looks like I am missing out on a lot:(
ReplyDeleteThat is one impressive (and delicious) looking cake! This could be a good one for my husband's birthday.
ReplyDeleteElaine, What a gorgeous looking cake! It looks absolutely perfect. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteOh, all those layers of creamy filling look fabulous! What a yummy cake! Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving, Elaine!
ReplyDeleteGood job! I'm in the throes of making a layered cake with mousse for Thanksgiving. Hope you and yours have a great Turkey Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Elaine ! : )
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