Description
A delightful cake inspired by cream puffs, featuring layers of creamy filling and light pastry.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine water and butter; bring to a boil.
- Add flour and stir until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the baked puffs in half and fill them with cream.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the puffs are completely cool before filling.
- Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Use any flavor of cream you prefer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cream puff cake, dessert, French dessert, pastry