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Cream Puff Cake

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This Cream Puff Cake transforms the classic cream puff into an easy, shareable dessert. With a golden choux pastry base, creamy vanilla filling, fluffy whipped topping, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, it’s rich, airy, and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

1 cup water

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

4 large eggs

2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

3½ cups milk

8 oz whipped topping, defrosted

¼ cup chocolate syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt, and butter to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
  6. Spread dough evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let cool completely.
  7. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  8. Add pudding mixes and milk; beat until thick and creamy.
  9. Spread the cream mixture over the cooled pastry base.
  10. Top with whipped topping, spreading evenly, then drizzle chocolate syrup decoratively over the top.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

Use chocolate pudding instead of vanilla for a rich twist.

Add sliced strawberries or bananas between layers for extra flavor.

Substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream if preferred.

For a mocha variation, mix a teaspoon of instant coffee into the pudding mixture.

Best served chilled; store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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