Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  1 cup water
• Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
  1 cup water
• Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and glossy.
  1 cup water
• Pipe or spoon the dough onto the prepared baking sheet into 2-inch rounds. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
• Whip the heavy cream with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  1 cup water
• Slice the cream puffs in half horizontally and fill generously with whipped cream. Stack layers to assemble the cake.
• Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
  1 cup water