Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake
If you’re searching for a show-stopping dessert that’s both elegant and easy to make, look no further than Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake. This delightful treat features layers of light choux pastry filled with a velvety cream that creates a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family gatherings to festive celebrations—this cake is sure to impress everyone at your table. With its creamy filling and flaky pastry, every bite is a celebration of taste and tradition.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 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 eggs
- 2 cups milk (for filling)
- 2 eggs (for filling)
- ⅔ cup sugar (for filling)
- 50 g cornstarch (for filling)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature for filling)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). In a saucepan, heat milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar until butter melts. Add flour and stir until it forms a ball.
- Cool slightly, then mix in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Divide dough onto parchment-lined sheets and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cream filling, combine milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Once cooled, assemble by layering choux pastry with cream filling, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg