Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake
If you’re in search of a dessert that envelops you in comfort, look no further than Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake. This exquisite cake features delicate layers of flaky choux pastry filled with a creamy, luscious filling, making it ideal for any celebration or as a sweet indulgence after a long week. Not only is Karpatka visually impressive, but its harmonious blend of textures and flavors will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Easy to prepare and deliciously satisfying, this Polish classic is sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients
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- ½ cup Milk
- ½ cup Water
- 80 g Unsalted Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 150 g All-purpose Flour
- 4 Egg
- 2 cup Milk
- 2 Eggs
- â…” cup Sugar
- 50 g Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in flour until fully combined; return to low heat until a ball forms. Let cool slightly before incorporating eggs one at a time.
- Divide dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cream filling, heat milk in a saucepan. Whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla; gradually mix in heated milk.
- Cook mixture on medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter; let cool completely.
- Assemble by layering choux pastry with cream filling and dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg