Boston cream pie

Type: Concept

A Boston cream pie is a cake with a custard filling. The dessert acquired its name when cakes and pies were baked in the same pans, and the words were used interchangeably. In the late 19th century, this type of cake was variously called a "cream pie", a "chocolate cream pie", or a "custard cake". The cake has been popular in Massachusetts since its creation.

Field: Culinary arts / Food history

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