Vanilla Cream Puff Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Vanilla Cream Puff Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the lightness of cream puffs with a rich vanilla cream filling. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. It pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, making it a versatile choice for any meal, including a savory chicken recipe.

Delicious Vanilla Cream Puff Cake

This cake features layers of airy cream puffs filled with a luscious vanilla cream, creating a light yet indulgent dessert. The preparation takes about 1 hour, and it serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup vanilla pudding mix
1/4 cup milk
Chocolate or caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Make the Choux Pastry: In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil, then add flour all at once. Stir until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Pipe the Puffs: Using a piping bag, pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Prepare the Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix vanilla pudding with milk until smooth. Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture.
Assemble the Cake: Once the puffs are cool, slice them in half and fill with the cream mixture. Stack them in layers to form a cake.
Serve: Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce if desired and serve chilled.