Best Boston Cream Pie (Classic Custard-Filled Cake)

There's something wonderfully nostalgic about a classic Boston Cream Pie - that beautifully moist vanilla layer cake filled with thick silky homemade custard and finished with a glossy semi-sweet chocolate glaze.Despite it's name, it's not a pie at all, but a timeless dessert that's been loved for generations and still feels special every time you make it. This version inspired by the trusted Fannie Farmer Cooking School Cookbook is one I have relied on for decades. Its simple, reliable and bakes up like a dream - a true French Butter Cake that's tender, flavourful and perfectly sized.Tried and true, this favourite is one I turn to again and again because it never disappoints - simple ingredient, no fuss, and absolutely delicious every time. I wanted to pull out the stops a bit at the weekend and bake something special for my daughter to enjoy before her big operation today. If some of it also got into my mouth it couldn't really be helped! I was thinking about Boston Cream Pie the…