CHOUX PASTRY CAKE WITH CREAM

Heat butter, water, and milk in a saucepan. Add flour, salt, and sugar, then quickly cook the dough until smooth and uniform.

Let it cool to warm temperature, then add eggs one at a time, stirring thoroughly after each addition.

Divide the dough between two 8–9 inch round pans and bake at 400°F for 25–35 minutes until golden brown.

For the cream, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, and cold milk.

Gradually pour in the hot milk, cook the cream until thickened, then fold in butter and let cool.

Assemble the cake in a ring: place the first layer, spread all the cream on top, then cover with the second layer.