Cream Puff Cake

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This cake is a real treat that is a wonderful thing to be served to your guests after that big dinner gathering. Ingredients are for low fat cake but you can use higher fat ingredients if wanted."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 9x13 cake

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (light or no-fat)
• 4 cups milk (skim or 2%)
• 3 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding (sugar free)
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip (fat-free)
• chocolate syrup

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat bring water to a boil. Melt butter in water. Reduce heat. Add flour and cook stirring constantly until it forms a ball. Turn ball into a bowl, and let cool for a few minutes.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, making sure each egg is well incorporated.
3. Spread flat in a 9x13 greased baking dish. Bake at 400F for 35-40 minutes. Cool.
4. Mix together cream cheese and milk, beat until smooth. Add instant pudding, one package at a time. Spread over cooled shell. Top with whipped cream and drizzle chocolate syrup on top.
5. Chill at least one hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.