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Buttercream Napoleon
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The Napoleon cake is a true legend of Eastern European home cooking, which has survived dozens of generations and remains a symbol of warmth, comfort and celebration. Delicate, thinly rolled crispy layers soaked in silky buttercream create a taste that cannot be confused with any other dessert. Just cut the first slice, and the aroma of creamy buttercream instantly transports you to the atmosphere of home celebrations, family traditions and cosy evenings.
Noted for its simplicity, yet surprising depth of flavour, this cake is ideal for both celebrations and intimate gatherings. Napoleon cake with buttercream is a classic that never goes out of style and always delights guests.
Variations
The classic Napoleon cake is easy to adapt to your taste: you can replace some of the cream with custard, add a little condensed milk for a caramel note, or include a thin layer of jam between the layers. For those who like a light contrast, berries are a good choice — raspberries or strawberries will add freshness to the dessert.
Secrets of tenderness and taste
The main secret to the perfect Napoleon cake is time. Allow the cake to soak up the buttercream well: it is best to leave it in the refrigerator overnight. The layers will become soft, and the cream will be rich and delicate. For crispy but not brittle layers, it is important to roll out the dough thinly and bake it until it is lightly golden.
Tips on ingredients
Choose butter with a fat content of at least 82% — this will ensure the right texture for the cream. Use the highest grade flour: it makes the dough elastic and easy to work with. For a vanilla flavour, it is best to use natural vanilla sugar.
Small culinary nuances
Take your time when rolling out the dough: evenly thin layers will ensure the cake is stable and cuts nicely. A pinch of salt in the cream will emphasise the sweetness and make the taste deeper and more expressive.
Ingredients for the recipe
Ingredients
Khutorok Premium Wheat Flour 1kg
500 g
Molokia Sweet Cream Butter 82% 180g
450 g
Karpatska Dzherelna Still Mineral Water 1.5l
180 ml
Yasensvit Real Giants Chicken Eggs С0 10pcs
1 pcs
Pripravka Himalayan Pink Salt 200g
0.5 tsp
White Sugar
150 g
Galychyna Pasteurized Milk 2.5% 870g
500 ml
Khutorok Premium Wheat Flour 1kg
for cream — 40 g
Mriya Vanilla Sugar 10g
10 g
Preparation steps
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Kneading the dough — Grate cold butter (200 g) into the flour and rub with your fingers until it resembles fine crumbs. Add the egg, cold water and salt, and knead into a soft dough. ⏱ 10 min. Guide: the dough should be elastic and not stick to your hands.
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Chilling the dough — Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in cling film and place in the fridge. ⏱ 60 mins. Guide: the dough should become denser and easier to roll out.
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Forming the cakes — Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece out very thinly, almost transparent. Bake on parchment paper at 200°C until lightly golden. ⏱ 5–7 min per cake. Guideline: the edges should be slightly browned and the centre dry.
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Preparing the cream (base) — Mix the milk, sugar and 40 g of flour, boil over medium heat until thickened. ⏱ 7–10 min. Guideline: the mixture should be thick, similar to custard.
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Whipping the butter — Whip the softened butter (250 g) until it becomes a white, fluffy mass, then gradually add the cooled custard base and vanilla sugar. ⏱ 5 min. Guideline: the cream should be smooth, silky, and free of lumps.
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Assembling the cake — Spread a thick layer of cream on the cake layers, pressing down lightly. Cover the top and sides with cream as well. Crumble one cake layer and sprinkle over the top. ⏱ 10 min. Guideline: the cake should be even, with the cream distributed evenly.
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Soaking — Leave the cake in the refrigerator for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight. ⏱ 180 min. Guideline: the layers have become soft and soaked with cream.
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Tip⏱ To enhance the flavour, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to the cream — it will accentuate the sweetness and make the cream more refreshing.
Where to order ingredients
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