Homemade Boston Cream Pie Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• CAKE:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• GLAZE:
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract