Best 10 Cream Puff Cake Recipes

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Looking to indulge your sweet tooth with a delectable treat? Look no further than the cream puff cake, a symphony of light and airy choux pastry enveloped in a velvety custard filling. This classic dessert combines the best of both worlds, offering a crispy exterior that yields to a creamy, custardy interior. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will lead you through the process of creating this delectable masterpiece, from gathering the necessary ingredients to assembling and decorating your very own cream puff cake.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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With its light, golden crust and yummy filling, this creamy cake is a definite crowd-pleaser. Everyone will ask for seconds. -Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
3 packages (3.3 ounces each) instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until smooth and shiny., Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake 22-26 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and pudding mixes until smooth. Spread over crust; refrigerate 20 minutes. Spread with whipped topping. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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A co-worker of mine brought this into work today and I had to share the recipe! It's like a giant eclair!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups milk
3 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip
1/4 cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large heavy suacepan, heat butter and water to boiling over medium-high heat.
  • Add flour and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook and stir until it forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • Spread in bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk and beat until smooth.
  • Add pudding mix and beat until thickened.
  • Spread over cooled shell.
  • Top with whipped topping, and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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I love to get fresh baked eclairs at the donut shop in the mornings..This is just like them, Just giant. You will love this!

Provided by Laura Davis

Categories     Puddings

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c water
1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 c all-purpose flour
4 eggs
FILLING
8 oz cream cheese
4 c milk
3 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix
12 oz cool whip
1/4 c chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400*
  • 2. In a large heavy saucepan, heat butter and water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add flour and reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until it forms a ball and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg
  • 3. Spread in bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Cool completely. To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk and beat until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat until thickened. Spread over cooled shell. Top with whipped topping, and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

SUGAR FREE CREAM PUFF CAKE



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Make and share this Sugar Free Cream Puff Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup flour
4 eggs
8 ounces sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix (2 small pkg)
2 1/2 cups milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened (I have used fat free)
16 ounces heavy cream
3 teaspoons sugar substitute

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400'.
  • Boil water and margarine in a saucepan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mix well -- it will be sticky --( You may use an electric mixer).
  • Spread mixture into a 9 X 13 inch pan and bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
  • Combine pudding and milk.
  • Blend in cream cheese until smooth.
  • Spread over cooled cake.
  • Beat heavy cream until the consistency of whipped cream ( forms stuff peaks.
  • Then beat in sugar substitute.
  • Spread whipped cream evenly over pudding layer.
  • Refrigerate about 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 152.8, Sodium 993.7, Carbohydrate 27.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.3

CREAM PUFF CAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by Niecer

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick margarine
1 cup water
1 cup flour
4 eggs
1 large box instant vanilla or white chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
1 - 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 - 8 oz. carton cool whip
chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Boil together the margarine and water. Add flour and mix well. Cool slightly and stir in eggs, one at a time. Mix well and spread into 2 greased 8" layer pans Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Cool completely. In a large bowl, mix pudding, milk and cream cheese. Beat until lumps disappear. Pour between cream puff crust layers Spread cool whip on top layer of crust and drizzle syrup on top. Refrigerate. This keeps well for days

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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Like a giant eclair. Filled with creamy cream cheese cream filling, and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups milk
3 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
¼ cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat butter and water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add flour and reduce heat to low. Cook and stir until it forms a ball and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • Spread in bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Cool completely.
  • To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and milk and beat until smooth. Add pudding mix and beat until thickened. Spread over cooled shell. Top with whipped topping, and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 54.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 16 g

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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I got this recipe a few years ago from the Home Cooking magazine, and the first time I tried it I was hooked. It reminded me of my childhood when we used to go to the Wisconsin State Fair and get fresh cream puffs.

Provided by BlueHyacinth

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 cup flour
whipped topping
2 (6 ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding
2 1/2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring water and margarine to boil; remove from heat.
  • Add flour; then add egg.
  • Mix well; put into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • When done baking, middle will be puffed up.
  • Flatten down with a spatula; leave edge puffed to cradle the filling.
  • Combine pudding mix, milk and cream cheese with a mixer.
  • Spread filling on the crust; top with whipped topping.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CREAM PUFF CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by ChrisPergament

Number Of Ingredients 8

Filling:
1 stick oleo or butter
1 cup hot water
4 eggs
3 small packages vanilla pudding
4 cups milk
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz. Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Heat butter and water on low. And flour until thick. Let cool in pan. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, stirring each with a wooden spoon. Bake in a greased 13x9 pan at 400 for 30 minutes. Beat pudding and milk together. Add melted cream cheese and spread on the cake. *It is extremely important the cream cheese be melted or it lumps in the pudding. Spread cool whip on top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup, if desired. Refrigerate and Enjoy!

CREAM PUFF CAKE



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its like a big cream puff

Provided by eileen ferrebee

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

one stick margarine
one c water
one c flour
4 eggs
one lg. box vanilla instant pudding
3 c milk
one pkg cream cheese
one 8 oz cool whip
choc. syrup

Steps:

  • 1. boil margarine & water, add flour & mix well. cook slightly and stir in eggs one at a time. Mix well and spread into greased 9by 13 pan. bake at 400 degrees for 30 min. cool completely.
  • 2. in a lg. bowl mix pudding,milk and cream chees, beat until lumps disappear.pour into cream puff crust., spread cool whip on top of pudding & drizzel syrup on top. refrigerate. keeps well for days

CREAM PUFF CAKE 400*



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I got this recipe from Suzy Gray

Provided by Roxanne L Andersen-Bridges

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c water
1/2 c butter
1 c all purpose flour
4 eggs
8 oz cream cheese
4 c milk
3 small pks instant vanilla pudding
12 oz cool whip
chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400*
  • 2. In heavy saucepan, heat butter and water to boiling over medium high heat. Remove from heat and add flour. Stir until it forms a ball and pulls away from side of pan. Transfer to large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
  • 3. Spread in bottom of 9 x 13 ungreased cake pan.
  • 4. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool competly
  • 5. In large bowl, mix cream cheese and 1 cup of milk and beat until smooth; add next 3 cups of milk and blend well. Add all 3 packages of instant pudding mix and beat until thickened. Spread over cooled cake. (You may need to pat down cake if it rose too much, but that is ok!)
  • 6. Top with cool whip. Drizzle with chocolate syrup

Tips:

  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off.
  • To make the cream puffs ahead of time, bake them and let them cool completely. Then, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.
  • To fill the cream puffs, just pipe the whipped cream or pastry cream into the center.
  • You can decorate the cream puff cake with powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

The cream puff cake is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a light and airy choux pastry that is filled with a creamy filling and topped with a variety of toppings. With a little planning and effort, you can make this showstopping dessert at home.

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