Napoleon Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love to Make
Experience the delightful layers of Napoleon Cake, a classic indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, butter, and sugar until crumbly.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Divide dough into layers and roll them out thin.
- Bake each layer for about 10 minutes or until golden.
- While cooling, whip the cream with vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Layer the baked sheets with whipped cream.
- Chill the assembled cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding almond extract to the cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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