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Cream Puff Cake Recipe

Smooth + rich Cream Puff Cake is a take on the popular cream puff dessert. Drizzle it in chocolate for a perfect bite!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, or 2 cups whipped cream
  • chocolate syrup or white chocolate curls

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine butter and water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, add flour and stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from the heat.
  4. Cool dough slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time, mixing between each addition. After adding the last egg, the dough will come together and will be smooth. Spread into a greased 9x13-inch baking ish.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, then cool completely. (NOTE: The dough should rise up the sides of the dish during baking).
  6. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk together until smooth. Add whipped cream cheese and beat until combined and smooth. Pour into the crust.
  8. Spread whipped cream on top of pudding and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
  9. Serve drizzled with chocolate syrup or topped with white chocolate curls.

Notes

  • Make Ahead. This cake's components can be made 24 hours in advance and stored separately.  Make the crust, and once cool, cover tightly with plastic wrap (while still in the pan) and store on the counter.  Make filling and store in an airtight continer in the refrigerator.  When ready to assemble, add filling to the crust and top with whipped cream. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 169mg (5%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 900IU (18%) Calcium 119mg (12%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 900IU 18%
Calcium 119mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.