Cream Puff Cake
Indulge in the heavenly combination of light, fluffy cream puffs and velvety pastry cream with our mouthwatering Cream Puff Cake recipe. A treat that will surely delight your taste buds and impress your friends and family.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Stir in flour until mixture forms a ball. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, whisk together pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until thickened. Spread over cooked pastry.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over pudding layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!
Popular questions:
- Can I use a different flavor of pudding mix?
- Can I use margarine instead of butter?
- Can I make this cake ahead of time?
- Can I use store-bought whipped cream instead of making my own?
- Can I add fruits or chocolate toppings to this cake?
Yes, you can experiment with different flavors to customize the cake to your preference.
Using unsalted butter will provide the best flavor, but margarine can be substituted if needed.
Yes, this cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Store-bought whipped cream can be used as a time-saving alternative.
Adding fruits or chocolate toppings can enhance the flavor and presentation of the cake.
Helpful tips:
- For extra flavor, add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the pastry cream.
- Sprinkle some crushed nuts or chocolate shavings on top for added texture.
- Drizzle caramel or chocolate sauce over the final cake for a decadent touch.
- Experiment with different pudding flavors such as chocolate or butterscotch for variety.
- For a lighter version, use whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
Expert Secrets:
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to ensure a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter when incorporating the eggs to avoid a dense texture.
- Prick holes in the pastry layer before adding the pudding to allow it to seep in for maximum flavor.
- Whip the heavy cream just until stiff peaks form to avoid overbeating.
- Allow the cake to chill for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld together perfectly.