How to Make Eclair Cake

Eclair cake made with a clear, detailed home-style recipe! This light and famous French dessert is one every home cook will love making at home. Be sure to follow the baking method mentioned so the result turns out great :)

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Dough

1 cup water50 g butter1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup flour3 eggsA pinch of vanilla

Cream patissiere filling

2 cups milk2 1/2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon cornstarch1 egg1/2 cup sugar, or less to tasteA small piece of butter or 1 teaspoon1 packet whipped cream powderChocolate sauce for dipping the eclairs

Cream patissiere

In a pot, put the milk, flour, cornstarch, sugar, and egg. Stir them cold until well combined, then place them over the heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickensTurn off the heat and add the piece of butter, stirring until it meltsAlso from Rana, here is the recipe for Cocoa muhallabia

Step 1

Place the water, sugar, salt and butter in a saucepan over the heat until the mixture boils... then add the flour, stirring quickly until a dough forms

Cooking notes

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