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Napoleon Cake

Cultural Context

Napoleon Cake, or Napoléon, is a beloved dessert in Russia, thought to have been inspired by the French mille-feuille. Traditionally served at celebrations, it features layers of flaky pastry and rich custard. The cake symbolizes indulgence and is often enjoyed during festive occasions. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with some incorporating fruits or chocolate, but the classic remains a staple of Russian culinary heritage.

RussianRUdessert
180 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
6 egg yolks
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 vanilla bean

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture

1

Mix flour and salt in a bowl

2

Cut butter into flour until crumbly

3

Add sour cream and mix until dough forms

4

Divide dough into equal portions and shape into discs

5

Chill dough discs in the refrigerator for 30 minutes

6

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)

7

Roll out each disc on a floured surface

8

Bake each disc until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes

9

Let baked discs cool completely

10

Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl

11

Add cornstarch and milk, then cook over medium heat until thickened

12

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice

13

Whip heavy cream and fold into custard mixture

14

Layer baked discs with custard, repeating until all discs are used

15

Chill assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours

16

Dust with powdered sugar before serving

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Also Known As

NapoleonNapoleon Pastry

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