Cream Puff Cake is the perfect substitute for making those difficult french pastries. This cake is an elegant and decadent treat.
If you are looking for a dessert that is light, delicious and super easy to make, then look no further! This Chocolate Eclair Cake fits the bill!
Cream Puff Cake
Cream Puff Cake is the perfect substitute for making those difficult french pastries. This cake is an elegant and decadent treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter 1-stick
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 4 large eggs
- 2 3.4 oz packages instant vanilla pudding
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 12 oz container frozen whipped topping thawed
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Eclair Base
- Bring the water, butter and salt to boil until butter is melted.
- Add the flour all at once and mix rapidly with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and stir until the mixture leaves the sides of pan and forms a ball.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until completely smooth.
- Spread in an ungreased 10- by 15-inch baking pan.
- Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Crust will puff up the sides of the pan while in the oven.
- When removed from the oven, prick bubbles with a fork. Let cool.
Filling
- Use an electric mixer to beat the pudding mix, milk and softened cream cheese together until thoroughly blended.
- Spread pudding mixture over the baked and cooled eclair crust.
- Spread Cool Whip over pudding mixture.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
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Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- More Chocolate Too: Shavings of chocolate or even a layer of chocolate pudding as well as vanilla make this recipe a chocolate marvel.
- Cooking tip: Choux likes steam, so put a piece of slightly damp parchment under the Choux as it cooks. The steam will help it rise.
- Temperature: Important to use room temperature ingredients when making the Choux, including the eggs, for best results.
- Fruit: To cut all the sweet and add a bit of freshness, I love to top this dessert with a few perfect raspberries. It is so elegant.
Estimated Nutritional Information
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 124mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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danielle says
I dont know when the last time I had an eclair was – i think i need this to satisfy my craving. Thanks so much for sharing this at the Friday Frenzy!
Jennifer Dawn says
This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe. (pinning!)
Erin @ Making Memories says
I would eat this entire cake. It looks wonderful!
Cara @ Raising Kinley says
Oh my gosh! Where has this cake been all my life?! I can’t wait to make his recipe over and over again…thanks for sharing on Made From Pinterest’s Super Saturday Party 🙂 Consider me hooked on your blog from here on out! I’ve gotta check out that BLT pasta recipe for sure…
Vicki Lesage says
Looks delicious! I have a similar recipe but it’s not as elegant-looking. Yours looks easy but so much prettier!
Adam says
Chocolate eclair in cake form! I must be dreaming!
Christina says
Nope. Not dreaming! Pure bliss! Thanks for stopping by!
Becca from ItsYummi! says
This sounds delicious, Christina! I found you through the Wonderful Wednesday link party. Hope you’ll stop over at my blog and see what I cooked up!
Christina says
I’ll definitely stop by! 🙂
Stephanie says
This looks yummy..saw you on the table for seven link up. Great idea
Christina says
THanks so much! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Breanne Smith says
This is a recipe my friend Daisy makes and it is Divine. I had to Google it because she moved out of state before I remembered to get the recipe and I want to make it now! One extra thing she always does that I think is a must…she adds fresh sliced Strawberries. Oh my goodness. I am going to follow your blog. I am constantly making new recipes. I too have several absolutely amazing keeps. When I tell people that I never really cook the same thing twice 5/7 days a week. They look at me like I only have one eye! But I absolutely love to cook. Thanks for the post!
Christina says
Fresh strawberries seem like a great addition! Thanks for sharing! (:
Amanda says
Found you on pinterest & am making this tonight for our family reunion tomorrow! Can’t wait to sneak a taste 🙂
Christina says
I hope you liked it as much as we do! 🙂 It’s always a huge hit!
Susan with Permanent Posies says
Hello Christina. My name is Susan and I am a recipe addict too. Your eclair cake looks divine. Might I say I am a foodie too?
I have a blog link-up and I would love it if you would share your recipe. Here is the link, if you are interested:
http://permanentposies.com/2011/04/meatballs-and-potatoes/
Christina says
All linked up! Thanks for the invite! 🙂
Jerri says
This looks wonderful! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites! I’m featuring you this week! Come by and grab my featured button if you’d like one!
Krafty Kat says
I just wanted you to know I featured your scrumptious looking cake tonight!