Russian Napoleon Cake: The Indulgent Puff Pastry Delight
Indulge in the decadent layers of the Russian Napoleon Cake, a delightful puff pastry dessert that is sure to impress.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Contains dairy, Contains gluten
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, then cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add milk gradually until a dough forms, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in another bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once the pastry is cool, layer the cream between the pastry layers, stacking them high.
- Chill for several hours before serving to set the layers.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- For extra decor, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Russian Napoleon Cake, Puff Pastry Cake, dessert, indulgent dessert