Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake, a traditional Polish dessert celebrated for its light choux pastry and luscious cream filling. This elegant cake features airy layers that beautifully contrast with the rich diplomat cream, making it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual family dinners. Not only is Karpatka visually stunning, but it’s also easy to prepare, allowing bakers of all levels to impress their guests with this sweet treat. Dust it with powdered sugar or serve alongside fresh berries for an extra special touch.
- 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 Eggs
- 2 cups Milk (for filling)
- 2 Eggs (for filling)
- ⅔ cup Sugar (for filling)
- 50 g Cornstarch
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- Powdered Sugar (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the choux pastry by heating milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar until boiling. Stir in flour until a ball forms. Cool slightly and mix in eggs one at a time.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread half the pastry on lined baking sheets and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the cream filling, heat milk until steaming. Whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; gradually mix in hot milk and cook until thickened.
- Once cooled, spread cream over one layer of choux pastry and top with the second layer. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg