Best 3 Easy Cream Puff Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey into the world of cream puff cakes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These exquisite confections, crafted with delicate choux pastry and filled with luscious creams, are a true testament to the art of baking. Our collection of cream puff cake recipes offers a diverse selection, each with its own unique charm and irresistible appeal. From the classic cream puff cake, featuring a towering stack of cream puffs filled with velvety vanilla cream, to the decadent chocolate cream puff cake, boasting layers of rich chocolate cream and a luscious ganache glaze, these recipes cater to every palate. Explore the elegance of the strawberry cream puff cake, adorned with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry glaze, or venture into the realm of the cookies and cream cream puff cake, a playful blend of vanilla cream, crushed cookies, and chocolate chips. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, the espresso cream puff cake, infused with the rich aroma of coffee, is sure to impress. Whether you prefer a traditional rendition or a creative twist, our cream puff cake recipes will guide you in creating stunning desserts that will leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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With its light, golden crust and yummy filling, this creamy cake is a definite crowd-pleaser. Everyone will ask for seconds. -Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake 22-26 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and pudding mixes until smooth. Spread over crust; refrigerate 20 minutes. Spread with whipped topping. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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Like a giant eclair. Filled with creamy cream cheese cream filling, and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups milk
3 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat butter and water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add flour and reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until it forms a ball and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • Spread in bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk and beat until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat until thickened. Spread over cooled shell. Top with whipped topping, and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 16 g

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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The Best Cream Puff Cake recipe featuring a fluffy crust, easy vanilla filling, and of course, chocolate. You'll love this homemade version of a cream puff!

Provided by Aimee

Categories     Cake

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 small boxes (3.4 ounce each) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 1/2 cups milk
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
8 ounce Cool Whip, thawed
1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with baking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the butter and water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat and whisk in flour.
  • Pour flour mixture into a mixing bowl and add in eggs one at a time until well blended. Add vanilla extract.
  • Spread into prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until blended. Beat in softened cream cheese (for about 3-4 minutes).
  • Pour into cooled crust. Top with cool whip. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour. ENJOY.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 53 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 11 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 178 milligrams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat

Tips:

  • To make sure your cream puff cake is cooked evenly, use an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is at the correct temperature.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the choux pastry.
  • Be sure to let the cream puffs cool completely before filling them.
  • For a lighter cream filling, use a combination of whipped cream and pastry cream.
  • If you want to add a chocolate ganache glaze to your cream puff cake, melt chocolate and heavy cream together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.

Conclusion:

Cream puff cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its delicate choux pastry, creamy filling, and decadent glaze, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a show-stopping dessert, give this cream puff cake recipe a try.

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