Boston Cream Pie

INGREDIENTS:

– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1/4 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1/2 cup whole milk

– 2 cups vanilla custard

– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

– 1/2 cup heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula …