Quick & Easy Napoleon Cake: Delicious Recipe

Learn how to make a classic Napoleon cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. This traditional dessert features multiple layers of flaky crust and creamy filling, creating a rich and indulgent treat perfect for any special occasion. Follow along as we guide you through each step to create this delightful and impressive cake!
📌 INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
• 320g butter
• 420g flour
• egg
• 130ml cold water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon 9% vinegar
For the Cream:
• 800ml milk
• 3 eggs
• 200g sugar
• 70g cornstarch
• 400ml 33% liquid cream
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
📌 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, combine cold water, vinegar, salt, and the egg. Mix well.
- Grate the butter into the flour and mix slightly.
- Add the wet mixture to the flour and butter mixture, and knead until combined.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Bake the Layers:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out each piece of dough into a thin layer.
- Bake each layer until golden brown and crispy.
3. Make the Cream:
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar.
- Add the cornstarch and mix well.
- Gradually add the hot milk to the mixture, stirring constantly.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens.
- Let the cream cool completely.
- Once cooled, beat the cream with the liquid cream until smooth and fluffy.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Spread a generous amount of cream on each baked layer.
- Stack the layers on top of each other, spreading cream between each layer.
- Cover the entire cake with the remaining cream and decorate as desired.
- Refrigerate the cake for 4-6 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the cake and enjoy the delicious, creamy, and flaky layers of your homemade Napoleon cake. Bon appétit!
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