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Easy Napoleon Cake

Irresistibly Creamy Easy Napoleon Cake for Home Bakers

This Easy Napoleon Cake combines crispy puff pastry with smooth vanilla custard, creating a stunning dessert that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry Sheets Select all-butter for a richer taste.
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Use fresh eggs.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Stabilizes the custard.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can be substituted with margarine.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets, cut them into rectangles about 4x3 inches, and prick with a fork.
  3. Place the cut pastries on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with another parchment sheet and a second tray.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cool on a wire rack.
  5. Warm the whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Gradually pour in warm milk while whisking.
  7. Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add butter and vanilla extract to the thickened custard and stir until smooth.
  9. On a serving dish, layer puff pastry, spread custard, and repeat, finishing with puff pastry on top.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving and garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve the cake chilled for optimal flavor and texture. Use a sharp knife for clean slicing.

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