Looking for a showstopping dessert that’s super easy to make but tastes like it came from a fancy bakery? This Boston Cream Poke Cake is the ultimate indulgence. A fluffy vanilla cake soaked with silky pudding and topped with a rich chocolate ganache—every bite is a heavenly mix of light, creamy, and chocolatey bliss.
And the best part? It’s made with simple ingredients and requires no complicated baking skills. If you can poke holes in a cake, you can make this dessert that’ll have your family and friends begging for seconds!
Why You’ll Love It
- Easy to make with cake mix & pudding
- Classic Boston cream flavors in a chilled dessert
- Luscious chocolate ganache topping
- Perfect make-ahead cake (even better the next day!)
- Crowd-pleaser at potlucks, birthdays, or any sweet celebration
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus eggs, oil & water as package directs)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 cups cold milk
For the ganache topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)