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Karpatka – Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake

Karpatka - Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake
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Karpatka, or Polish Carpathian Mountain Cream Cake, is a deliciously indulgent dessert that transports you straight to Poland with its light choux pastry and velvety cream filling. This elegant layered cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply enjoying a cozy evening at home. The airy texture combined with sweet vanilla notes makes it irresistible to dessert lovers. Not only is Karpatka visually stunning, but it’s also surprisingly simple to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 80g unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 150g all-purpose flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups milk (for cream filling)
  • 2 eggs (for cream filling)
  • â…” cup sugar (for cream filling)
  • 50g cornstarch
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature, for cream filling)
  • Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the choux pastry by heating milk, water, butter, salt, and sugar in a saucepan until boiling. Stir in flour until it forms a ball; let cool slightly before mixing in eggs one at a time.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread half of the choux mixture onto two lined baking sheets and bake for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  3. For the cream filling, heat milk until just boiling. Whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a bowl; gradually add hot milk while whisking. Cook until thickened and then allow to cool.
  4. Assemble by placing one layer of choux on a platter, spreading the cooled cream over it, topping with the second layer of choux, and dusting with powdered sugar.

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