Comments on: Boston Cream Pie

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:27:07 +0000

In reply to Mel.

Hi Mel! Sorry to hear you didn’t love this one. The pastry cream should not be lumpy. It sounds like it wasn’t whisked enough once it was chilled and I just realized I missed this step in the instructions. My fault! Updating it now. I have a detailed tutorial here: https://livforcake.com/pastry-cream-creme-patissiere/

The ganache can be chilled to speed up the thickening but should not be left in the fridge overnight as it will harden. I’ll clarify this too.

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 23:01:22 +0000

Overall it was OK.had trouble piping both the cream (kinda lumpy – maybe too much cornstarch?) and the ganache (which was rock hard from making a day in advance). Maybe could add some more instrucions about that? Next time I would just spoon in the custard in the middle, not pipe it. Also found rosettes on the middle made the cake too wonky bc they were not all the exact same size and they set up so firm. The cream was not quite sweet enough for me.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Wed, 27 May 2020 15:45:26 +0000

In reply to Lisa. Hi Lisa! I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!! I can't wait to hear how you like the coconut filling, it's SO good.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 27 May 2020 03:50:20 +0000

Hi Liv, just wanted to let you know that you are my go to page for anything cake!! I make your vanilla cake recipe all the time and it’s delish. Today, I made the pastry cream in this recipe to fill a 2 layer cake with fresh strawberries and it was a hit!! Can’t wait to try the vanilla cake recipe with a pineapple coconut cake filling which you have a few versions of to try for the next family bday (which is in August btw) anyway thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes with all us!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:42:36 +0000

In reply to Andrea Kohut. Hi Andrea! The exposed pastry cream can get a little funky the longer it sits (it forms an unappealing skin), but if you just do the pastry cream in the middle the cake will protect it, and chocolate on top.

By: Andrea Kohut

Andrea Kohut — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 16:23:31 +0000

Hi there. Would this be able to be made the day before? Or does it need to be served the day of? I have a client requesting this and if I can do it the day before that would be great. Love your recipes!!

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:49:44 +0000

In reply to Geraldine.

Hi Geraldine! You can use my chocolate cake recipe instead: https://livforcake.com/chocolate-cake-recipe/

By: Geraldine

Geraldine — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:32:55 +0000

I love your creations but I would like to know if I can make the cake taste chocolate instead of vanilla flavor

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:46:32 +0000

In reply to Cindy Rodriguez. Thanks so much Cindy!! xo

By: Cindy Rodriguez

Cindy Rodriguez — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 18:14:59 +0000

Wow, this is a next-level Boston Cream Pie. And so gorgeous! I’m a fan!