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Russian Napoleon Cake: The Indulgent Puff Pastry Delight

Russian Napoleon Cake – Puff Pastry Cake

Indulge in the decadent layers of the Russian Napoleon Cake, a delightful puff pastry dessert that is sure to impress.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt, then cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add milk gradually until a dough forms, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Meanwhile, in another bowl, whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  6. Once the pastry is cool, layer the cream between the pastry layers, stacking them high.
  7. 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.

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Keywords: Russian Napoleon Cake, Puff Pastry Cake, dessert, indulgent dessert