Cream Puff Cake

Indulge in the divine flavors of our Heavenly Cream Puff Cake! This stunning dessert combines light and airy choux pastry with a luscious cream filling and rich chocolate ganache, perfect for any celebration. With our step-by-step guide, even novice bakers can impress! Elevate your dessert game and create a beautiful treat that’s sure to delight everyone. Try it today! #CreamPuffCake #BakingRecipes #DessertGoals #ChouxPastry #SweetTreats #HomemadeDelights

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Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry:

1 cup water

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

For the Cream Filling:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

1/4 cup chocolate ganache (store-bought or homemade)

Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)

Additional powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the Choux Pastry:

- In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil.

- Once boiling, add the flour and salt all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a ball.

- Remove from heat, and let it cool slightly (about 5 minutes).

- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Pipe the Pastry:

- Transfer the choux pastry to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

- Pipe 1-inch circles onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake:

- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.

- Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar for 10 minutes to allow the pastries to cool down gradually.

Prepare the Cream Filling:

- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.

- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then continue to whip until stiff peaks form.

Assemble the Cake:

- Once the choux pastries are completely cooled, cut each puff in half horizontally.

- Fill each bottom half with a generous amount of whipped cream, then replace the tops.

Drizzle and Garnish:

- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the assembled cream puff cake.

- Optionally, garnish with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar.

Serve:

- Slice into wedges and serve immediately, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Enjoy this delightful treat!

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 8-10