Description
This cream puff cake is everything I want in a dessert: light but satisfying, simple yet impressive. It takes the essence of a traditional cream puff and turns it into a shareable, sliceable cake that feels both nostalgic and special. The airy base, soft vanilla cream, and gentle sweetness come together in a way that never overwhelms. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and then return to whenever you need a reliable, comforting dessert that everyone loves.
Ingredients
- Butter
- Water
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Vanilla pudding or custard base
- Whipped cream or creamy topping
- Vanilla extract
- Light topping of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by heating butter and water, then mixing in flour.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
- Bake the base until puffed and golden, then cool completely.
- Prepare the cream filling and spread it evenly over the base.
- Add the topping and refrigerate until fully set.
Notes
- Let the cake chill long enough to firm up before slicing. For best flavor, serve slightly softened rather than straight from the fridge.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9x13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg