Boston Cream Pie # 2

Ingredients

1 c butter
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
2 c sifted cake flour
2 ts baking powder
1/2 ts salt
2 1/2 c milk
3 ts vanilla extract
1/4 c cornstarch
4 egg yolks
2 tb butter
1 oz unsweetened chocolate
1 c sifted powdered sugar
2 tb boiling water
1 recipe by southern living five-star recipe collection
2 greased
9 round cake pans

Instructions

wire racks. Spread cream filling between cake layers. Spread chocolate glaze over top of cake, letting excess drip down sides of cake. Chill until ready to serve. cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan. Add milk and egg yolks, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; boil 1 minute or until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla; let cool completely. chocolate in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly. Add sugar and water, beating until smooth. ----