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Our kitchen looks like a scene from Worst Cooks in America: flour coats the side of our black KitchenAid stand mixer, droplets of melted chocolate polka-dot the counter top, egg shells litter the sink. There’s nothing I can do to prevent this… if I decide to make a cake, without fail, disaster will ensue. I’m thankful this doesn’t reflect on the final product, but it does leave me on edge as I cut that first slice.
The cake is more delightful than I would have expected. I’m not sure what I was expecting exactly. Despite being a Bostonian, I’ve never before tasted Boston Cream Pie. As a gluten-free dessert, however, I think it exceeded all of my dreams. Oozing out the middle is a creamy, rich custard. There’s no holding back from swiping it with your finger. It’s impossible. On top, there’s a dark chocolate ganache. And in between all of this is a delicate cake that’s given body by coarse homemade almond flour.
I know the cake won’t last long, despite all efforts to restrain ourselves. We’ll grab a fork and make our way through it, bite by bite. I give it two days before it’s gone.
To try this gluten-free Boston Cream Pie yourself, you can get the recipe in my post over at the Easy Eats blog.
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Now, you may have noticed a little change to the design of the site. Yup, that’s right! There’s a new logo at the top! It was designed by the uber talented blogger (Saveur Food Blog Nominee), Russell of Chasing Delicious. I approached Russell a few weeks ago about hiring him to create my banner, because while I think I have a pretty good eye for design, I have NO CLUE how to execute it. Give me a camera and I’ll take a picture. But ask me to draw a straight line, and you’ll get a circle. It won’t be a pretty one either.
So, I went to a professional.
Russell created the perfect logo for my site, one that represents what A Thought For Food is all about. I’d like to publicly thank Russell for his stellar work. Thanks, my friend!
Ok… I think I’ve said enough. Go eat some cake!
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Beautiful pie Brian. I would love a slice right now!! Buzzed!
OH MY!! I can’t believe this is gluten free! AWESOME!
Oh Brian, it’s been a while since I’ve visited your site. It’s all prettier around here
my blog is sleeping while Barb works her magic on it. Hope it looks as good as yours! Wonderful photography as usual. Happy Tuesday!
I’ve had the real authentic Boston Cream Pie, at the Parker House a couple of years ago. They only sell it in individual “pies” in their shop and in the restaurant. Nowhere else. It is so good. I’ve had other restaurant versions in other places in Boston, over the years, and it was always a favorite. I will have to try this version.
I just shared this with a friend, looks good!!
What a gorgeous new logo! I love it. Well done Russell. And the pie, Brian? Magnificent!
Almond cake in Boston Cream Pie? Lovely! And I just met Russell for the first time today when I saw his Chasing Delicious was a finalist in Saveur’s Best Dessert/Baking blog. Kismet! He did a great job on your logo/header.
Russell did a wonderful job with your site! Looks very nice
! This gluten free version of Boston cream pie sounds better than the original! I can only imagine how delicious it is with the almond flour.
What a fantastic Gluten Free treat! I can’t wait to try this.
Fantastic treat! Love your logo. Looks chic!
Wow this looks fantastic! Gorgeous pictures as well!
This looks absolutely amazing. I have yet to make this myself but it is a favorite. You get cake, cream, and chocolate frosting all in one dessert. I love the new look of your site too.
Looks wonderful. I love Boston cream pie, and can’t wait to try your cake. Your ganache is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
~Caroline
Love the crisp new look! You’re super smart to hand it over to a pro. Nice job, Russell!
I hope there’s enough pie leftover to share because I’m coming over!
Oh I was SO right! I think all Boston Cream Pies should be made with almond flour. It only makes sense
That looks positively amazing. I just love your style and presentation, and that you pair it with amazing recipes and delicious cake!
Love me some boston cream pie. Haven’t had it in forever so this gets me thinking about making it again. Love the pics, B! And great new logo.
I’m so glad that I popped over from Chasing Delicious. Both of you have such wonderful blogs and I am truly inspired by all the beautiful photos. I have always wanted to bake myself a Boston Cream Pie, but have not done so till now. This is good enough to get me going the next coming weeks. I can’t wait to be back to check up on what you’re up to. Have a good week ahead!! Cheers, Jo
Can you mail me that cake (pie!) cutter? GREG (wink wink)
What a beautiful Boston Cream Pie! I can’t believe that I’ve never had it before.
Mmmm, what a fantastic pie – I’d love a slice of this!
Are you kidding me?! That looks AMAZING! Love the top left photo of the cakes. Wonderful.
Oh wow I can’t believe this gorgeous pie is gluten free! I would love a slice right now! Oh and the logo looks great! Kudos to Russel!
pass me a fork! Looks wonderful.
Love you new logo too
LOVE the new logo!! Perfect way to celebrate with a yummy pie
Looks incredible. Awsome photos.
Russell did a killer job with the logo, the simmering pot is perfect! And that cake would disappear pretty fast in my house too.
I love the new design that Russell created for you. He is such a talent. As for your Boston Cream Pie, it looks incredible, and I have a feeling it’s even better than the original.
Great looking boston cream pie! Ha I love how non-New Englanders always get confused when someone mentions boston cream pie and then out comes a layer cake and not any actual pie
P.S. logo looks fab!
Very beautiful tie, I love all that cream!
I need a slice in my life!
Hey! Look at that awesome new logo! Who did that for you ; ) jk. Thanks for calling me a pro and the kind words. Again I am thrilled you love it.
Now, I believe it is only fair for you to send me one of these delicious looking cakes! Yum!
Absolutely gorgeous! I could eat that right now for breakfast, no guilt.
I don’t think I have ever tasted one either…if I did it was a very long time ago. Yours looks fantastic and so does your sweet logo! Russell is so talented:)
Wow what a great site….first time here and must say you have a fantastic site. Will keep coming. Boston Cream pie has been in my to do list for a while. Bookmarking your recipe.
R did a fabulous job. Goes perfectly well with your blog
And this boston cream pie? BEAUTIFUL
Mmm, I want some of that creamy custard, and the new logo is fabulous!
Oh yes, the flour/disaster-full kitchen…I know that all too well.
But at least you got some fabulous results out of it! This boston cream pie looks amazing and I’d NEVER know that it was gluten-free!
The new logo = me like.
the new logo looks awesome, as do these gorgeous pie photos. yum!
Mnn. . . I LOVES me some Cream Pie, especially when it is Bostonian.
Me encanta la agua sucia – Oh Oh, Boston es mi pueblo. – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5apEctKwiD8&feature=related
Hi love! Your logo looks amazing, and we both know this pie is getting all kinds of love! I’m sitting down to a bowl of quinoa and veggies for lunch (and secretly wishing I could have some of this!) Thank you for sharing with me. I hope you have a wonderful weekend full of good food and fun.
First of all I love your new design! now lets get onto that gluten free Boston Cream Pie, just cut me a big slice and give me a glass of milk please!
I love the new design! I’m not really a fan of the donut but I think I would be a huge fan of this cake! Baking always plasters my kitchen in flour. I am such a messy baker.
Gorgeous!
Interesting – I would never have guessed that a Boston cream pie was GF! Looks soooo decadent
) And congrats on the new banner! I am in the middle of a migration and redesign project that is a huge time suck but will (I hope!) be worth it in the end. Also went to a pro – lots of ideas, but no idea how to execute them!