Description
This Cream Puff Cake is a light and creamy dessert that combines airy choux pastry, rich vanilla pudding, smooth cream cheese, and a luscious chocolate drizzle. It’s like a giant eclair in cake form — perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or when you want an elegant treat without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a heavy saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms and pulls away from the pan.
- Remove from heat and transfer the dough to a large bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Spread dough evenly over the bottom and sides of an ungreased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat until thickened.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled shell.
- Top with whipped topping and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cool the pastry completely before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least one hour before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use dark chocolate drizzle for a richer flavor.
- Avoid opening the oven during baking to prevent deflating.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cream Puff Cake, eclair cake, choux pastry dessert, vanilla pudding dessert, creamy cake recipe, easy dessert, chocolate drizzle cake