Boston Cake
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. Let me show you,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Warm the milk, vanilla extract, and a couple of tablespoons of sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining sugar, sifted flour, starch, and salt.
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Step 2
2. Pour into warm milk and mix.
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Step 3
3. Place over heat and simmer for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add a couple of tablespoons of the mixture to the eggs, quickly mix. Pour the eggs into the saucepan and cook again over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the butter.
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Step 4
4. Cover the finished cream with plastic wrap, let it cool slightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. You can store it for up to 3 days.
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Step 5
5. While the cream is chilling, you can prepare the dough. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. In a deep bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter, a little milk, and vanilla.
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Step 6
6. Beat the remaining milk with the egg. Pour into the batter and mix until smooth.
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Step 7
7. Place the dough into a greased and floured heatproof baking dish. Put into the oven and bake until golden brown (about 30-45 minutes, depending on the dish).
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Step 8
8. Let the baked cake cool in the pan for 5-7 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Carefully slice it horizontally into two layers.
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Step 9
9. Spread the cake layers with cream and assemble the cake.
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Step 10
10. Prepare the glaze over a water bath. Combine chocolate, sugar, and water. Once the chocolate has melted, remove from heat and add butter. Stir thoroughly. For flavor, you can add a little vanilla extract.
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Step 11
11. Pour over the icing, and the "Boston cake" is ready.