Cream Puff Cake Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Dessert
This delightful Cream Puff Cake, adapted from Home Cooking magazine, is a nostalgic treat that brings the joy of Wisconsin State Fair cream puffs straight to your kitchen. With its creamy filling and light, airy crust, it’s a dessert that’s both simple to prepare and immensely satisfying. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe will have you reminiscing about childhood fairs with every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cake.
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Prepare the Dough: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of boiling water and 1/2 cup of margarine to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pan from heat. Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the pan and mix until combined. Next, incorporate 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the dough is smooth.
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Bake the Crust: Transfer the dough into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is puffed and golden brown. The crust should have risen and formed a slight hollow in the center. Once baked, use a spatula to gently flatten the middle of the cake, leaving the edges puffed up to create a “cradle” for the filling.
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Prepare the Filling: While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups of milk. Add 2 1/2 cups of softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and well combined.
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Assemble the Cake: Once the crust has cooled slightly, spread the prepared filling evenly over the crust. Top with 1 cup of whipped topping, spreading it out to cover the filling completely.
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Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled Cream Puff Cake until you are ready to serve. This will allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set, making it easier to cut into servings.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 335.2
- Fat: 17.9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 grams
- Cholesterol: 98.4 milligrams
- Sodium: 601.4 milligrams
- Carbohydrates: 37.3 grams
- Fiber: 0.3 grams
- Sugar: 26.5 grams
- Protein: 6.3 grams
Keywords: < 60 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
This Cream Puff Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a nostalgic journey back to the fairs of your youth, reimagined for today’s kitchen. Enjoy the light and airy texture of the crust paired with the rich and creamy filling—every bite is a delicious reminder of simple pleasures.
