You got it! Here’s a truly irresistible Cream Puff Cake recipe — all the delicious flavor and texture of classic cream puffs, but in an easy-to-make layered sheet cake form. It features a light pâte à choux base, a rich vanilla pudding-cream layer, and is finished with whipped topping and a drizzle of chocolate. It’s a crowd favorite every time!
🎂 The Best Cream Puff Cake
🔸 Ingredients
For the Crust (Pâte à Choux base):
-
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
-
1 cup water
-
1 cup all-purpose flour
-
4 large eggs
-
¼ tsp salt
For the Cream Filling:
-
2 boxes (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
-
2 ½ cups cold milk
-
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
-
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
For the Topping:
-
Additional whipped topping (optional)
-
Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling
-
Optional: sliced strawberries or toasted almonds for garnish
🔹 Instructions
1. Make the Choux Crust:
-
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
-
In a medium saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil.
-
Add flour and salt all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
-
Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each (it will look split at first—keep mixing!).
-
Spread dough evenly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
-
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cool completely. (It may fall a bit — that’s normal!)
2. Prepare the Filling:
-
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
-
In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thick (2–3 minutes).
-
Add pudding to cream cheese and blend until completely smooth.
-
Fold in the whipped topping until fluffy and combined.
3. Assemble the Cake:
-
Spread the cream filling over the cooled crust.
-
Optional: top with additional Cool Whip for extra creaminess.
-
Drizzle chocolate syrup or melted chocolate over the top.
-
Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours (longer is better!) before serving.
✨ Tips:
-
Use French vanilla or banana pudding for flavor variations.
-
For a more “authentic” cream puff flavor, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
-
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Would you like a version of this recipe with a chocolate or custard filling instead?