Description
This cream puff cake is a soft, airy, and irresistibly creamy dessert that feels both nostalgic and impressive. Inspired by classic cream puffs but made in an easy, shareable form, this cake features a light choux-style base topped with a smooth, velvety cream layer and finished with a fluffy topping. It’s the kind of dessert that looks like it took hours, yet comes together with simple ingredients and a calm approach. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or quiet evenings when you want something comforting in the fridge, this recipe delivers bakery-style results without stress. Each chilled slice offers a beautiful contrast of textures and a balanced sweetness that keeps people coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Butter for the dough base
- Water
- All-purpose flour
- Eggs
- Cream cheese
- Vanilla pudding mix
- Milk
- Whipped topping or whipped cream
Instructions
- Heat butter and water together until melted and gently boiling, then stir in flour until a dough forms.
- Cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.
- Spread the dough into a baking dish and bake until puffed and lightly golden.
- Allow the base to cool completely before topping.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix with pudding and milk until creamy.
- Spread the cream mixture over the cooled base and finish with whipped topping.
- Chill until fully set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best results, let the cake chill overnight. Use a sharp knife for clean slices, and wipe the blade between cuts. A light dusting of powdered sugar just before serving adds a lovely finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg