Easy Homemade Napoleon Cake

Legendary, beloved by everyone, tender, tasty, incomparable! Making a simple Napoleon cake at home is not as difficult as it seems. Its unique taste has won the hearts of many, becoming a favorite dessert for tea.
cook time: 24h
Isla Thatcher
Easy Homemade Napoleon Cake

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270
Calories
13g
Fat
31g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (8 portions)

For the cakes::

Wheat flour 400 g
Butter 250 g
Eggs 1 pc
Sour cream 200 g
Soda 0.3 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp

For cream:

Milk 800 ml
Eggs 4 pc
Sugar 370 g
Wheat flour 80 g
Vanillin 1 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make a simple Napoleon cake at home? Prepare the necessary ingredients for the dough. Place the butter in the freezer for 30 minutes until it freezes a little. Grate the frozen butter on a coarse grater into the dough bowl. Sprinkle the layers of grated butter with flour so that it does not stick together.

Step 2

Step 2
Quickly grind the flour and butter into crumbs.

Step 3

Step 3
Then add sour cream, egg and soda slaked with vinegar. Wash the egg first to remove all dirt. You will learn the features of baking using slaked soda by reading the article, the link is at the end of this recipe.

Step 4

Step 4
Knead the dough. There is no need to stir it for a long time so that the butter does not have time to melt. When the dough comes together, put it in a bag and put it in the refrigerator for an hour. You may need a little less or more flour, read the article at the end of the recipe for more details.

Step 5

Step 5
Prepare the necessary ingredients for the cream. Combine eggs, flour, vanillin and a little milk in a bowl and mix everything well until smooth so that there are no lumps. This can be done either with a simple whisk or with a mixer.

Step 6

Step 6
Pour the rest of the milk into a non-stick pan and add sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar crystals.

Step 7

Step 7
Add hot milk to the egg mixture while stirring constantly. Stir, pour everything back into the pan and return the whole mass to the fire.

Step 8

Step 8
Over medium heat, bring the cream to thicken, stirring constantly, otherwise it will burn. Cover the finished cream with cling film and place in a cool place to cool completely. Turn on the oven to 190 degrees in advance.

Step 9

Step 9
Take out the dough and divide it into 8 parts. Before rolling out, store all parts in the refrigerator and remove them one at a time.

Step 10

Step 10
Roll out the first part of the dough very thinly and cut out a circle with a diameter of 22 cm. After baking, it will become 20 cm. It is best to roll it out immediately on pastry paper, and then transfer it directly onto a baking sheet. Let the scraps bake along with the cake. They will be used for dusting. Place the baking sheet with the future cake in the oven, preheated to 190°C and bake until golden brown. Time and temperature may vary, more details in the article at the end of the recipe.

Step 11

Step 11
Bake all the cakes in this manner.

Step 12

Step 12
Spread the cakes with the cooled custard.

Step 13

Step 13
Collect the entire cake. Place a small weight on top so that the cakes fit more tightly to each other when soaked. Place in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours. A little cream should be left to coat the last cake layer and sides.

Step 14

Step 14
Grind all the trimmings into crumbs.

Step 15

Step 15
Coat the top and sides of the cake with cream and sprinkle with crumbs. And remove again for soaking. It is best to let this cake soak for a day.

Step 16

Step 16
If you like Napoleon with a little crispy crust, then you don’t have to let it sit for a day.

Step 17

Step 17
A simple homemade Napoleon is ready. Enjoy your tea!

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