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Cream Puff Cake Recipe

Kristan Roland
Cream Puff Cake is incredibly easy to put together. And a spectacular party dessert.
3 from 106 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 611 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 2 large package Instant Vanilla Pudding 5.1 ounces each
  • 2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Corn Syrup Or honey
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 large Egg

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add 1/2 cup of milk, scraping the sides of bowl, and beat on medium until smooth.
  • With the mixer on low, add remaining milk.
  • Once smooth, beat in pudding mix until smooth and thick.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream for about 2 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to stir until smooth.
  • Stir in corn syrup or honey. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • 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 the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the pan – this will happen quickly. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg until a smooth dough forms.
  • Spread dough evenly into two 8-inch round cake pans. Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden brown and dry to the touch.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then run a sharp knife along the edges of the pan and turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • When ready to serve, place one cream puff cake on a plate.
  • Top with half of filling mixture, then top with other cake.
  • Top with remaining filling mixture and chocolate ganache.
  • Garnish with whipped cream or fruit if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gSodium: 572mgFiber: 2gSugar: 51g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Party Food, Pudding
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