Description
Welcome to the delightful world of Cream Puff Cake! If you’re like me, juggling a busy schedule while trying to whip up something special for your loved ones can feel overwhelming. This easy dessert is a lifesaver, combining a light, airy pastry with a creamy filling that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- 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
- Preheat oven to 450°F and grease a 9×13″ baking pan.
- Boil together water, butter, and salt. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
- Add flour and beat by hand until it forms a ball or beat for a couple of minutes with an electric mixer until very well mixed.
- Cool dough for 10 minutes.
- Add eggs to dough and beat until thick and smooth. Dough surface should have a satin sheen.
- Cool again for about 5 minutes.
- Transfer into a greased pan and press out until flat. Bake for 15 minutes at 450°F.
- Prick with a knife about 15 times in the center that is puffed up to allow air to escape. Reduce oven heat to 350°F and bake another 20 minutes.
- Allow pan and dough to cool for about 30 – 45 minutes before adding cream filling.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together pudding and milk. Mix well. Add to cream cheese and mix slowly at first and then beat well. Pour over baked cream puff.
- Cover with Cool Whip and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is very soft for easy mixing.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the filling to prevent it from melting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg