Boston Creme Pie

I usually don't make many sweets during the week, but this one was way to good to pass up! One of my favorite places to get recipes is Cooks.com. (That is where we found this yummy treat.)  I have to admit that this was probably the hardest desert recipe I have done.  So, if you are up for a little challenge, here it is! 

CAKE:

1/3 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 c. milk

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine dry ingredients, then add alternately with milk to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.

Pour batter into a well greased and floured 9 inch layer pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven 30-35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan and cool completely.

FILLING:

1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. milk

2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar, cornstarch, milk and egg yolks in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils, boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; blend in butter and vanilla. Cover and chill. Cut cake into 2 equal layers, spread filling onto bottom layer; and cover with remaining layer.

GLAZE:

3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

In a small saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and immediately stir in cocoa. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth, cool slightly. Pour onto top of cake, allowing some glaze to drizzle down the sides. Chill before serving.

Cinnamon Rolls

   Sorry it has been a while since I have posted anything.  With three little munchkins to take care of it's hard sometimes to find the time. But anyway here we go!

 Cinnamon rolls in my house usually don't last very long. So, I hope you have the same results that I have when you present these yummy bits to your table. 

My husband really likes them!

When I make the dough, I use my refrigerator roll recipe.  I make up the bread the night before and put it in the fridge over night (it makes it easier to work the dough).  The dough will also keep for 5 days in a sealed container, so if you want to use just a little at a time you can.

When you decide to make the cinnamon rolls, here is the recipes for the filling and the frosting:

Filling:

1 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1 1/2 Tbsp melted butter 

Icing

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

3 Tbsp milk

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

For the filling, combine all the dry ingredients, then add the melted butter.

Roll out the dough and smear the filling on. 

Roll up the dough and cut into 1-2 inch slices.  

Bake @ 350 for about 20-25 min.

Combine all the icing ingredients. Whisk until smooth.

After they cool a little, pour on the icing. 

ENJOY!

  

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