This classic choux pastry cake is a delightful combination of light, airy pastry, rich buttercream, and creamy filling, topped with flaked almonds for a perfect crunch. It’s an elegant dessert that’s surprisingly simple to prepare and ideal for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence.

Ingredients

2 eggs

3/4 cup sugar (150 grams)

1 teaspoon vanilla sugar

For the Cream: 

A pinch of salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup flour (120 grams)

1/2 cup water (100 ml)

1/2 cup milk (100 ml)

1/3 cup butter (80 grams)

For the Choux Pastry

3-4 eggs (depending on size)

Flaked almonds (for topping)

For the Buttercream:

2/3 cup butter at room temperature (140 grams)

Prepared pudding from the cream filling (at room temperature)

Directions

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