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Cream Puff Cake Recipe

Cream Puff Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the delightful Cream Puff Cake – a luscious dessert that combines the airy lightness of cream puffs with the creamy richness of cake. This easy-to-make treat is sure to impress at any gathering.

Ingredients

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Cream Puff Pastry:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs

Cream Filling:

  • 2 (3.9 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, very soft
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping, defrosted
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare Pastry: Boil water, salt, and butter in a saucepan. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add flour and mix until a ball forms. Cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth and glossy.
  4. Bake Pastry: Press dough into the pan and bake for 15 minutes at 450°F. Poke holes in the puffed center, reduce heat to 350°F, and bake for 20 minutes. Cool for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk, then combine with cream cheese. Spread over cooled pastry.
  6. Final Touches: Top with whipped topping and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Refrigerate until serving.

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Keywords: Cream Puff Cake, Dessert, Cream Puffs, Easy Recipe, Vanilla Pudding