Eclair Cake Recipe

Name: Eclair Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 mascarpone cheese tub, 16 ounces, 453 g; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar divided; 3 teaspoons cocoa powder divided; 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder; 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 mascarpone cheese tub, 16 ounces, 453 g
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar divided
3 teaspoons cocoa powder divided
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
1 teaspoon coffee liqueur
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
To prepare cake, heatwater and butter in small saucepan until butter is melted. Transfer to Bowl of KitchenAid(R) Artisan Stand Mixer. Attach Bowl andFlat Beater to Mixer. Turn to Speed 2 and gradually add flour and salt. Mix 1 minute or until combined. With machine running on Speed 2, add eggs, one at a time, mixing until well blended.
3
Spoon dough into large piping bag fitted with 1/4-inch plain tip. Pipe longvertical strips of dough onto prepared pan about 1/8 to 1/4 inch apart. Bake 20 minutes.Cool completely.
4
To prepare mousse,add cream to clean Bowl of KitchenAid(R) Artisan Stand Mixer. Attach Bowl and Wire Whip to Mixer. Turn to Stir and gradually add 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Turn to Speed 8 and whip until stiff peaks form. Transfer to separate bowl.
5
Add mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2teaspoons cocoa, instant coffee, liqueur and vanilla to Mixer Bowl. Attach Bowl and Flat Beater to Mixer. Turn to Stir and mix 1 minute or until well blended. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until light and fluffy.Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture with rubber spatula.
6
Cut cake layerlengthwiseinto two squares using serrated knife. Spread mousse evenly ontoone layer. Gently top withsecond cake layer.
7
Mix remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon cocoa powder. Sprinkle over cake to garnish.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Eclair Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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