In 15 minutes
Description
It will be perfect with tea and coffee. What a juicy and appetizing “Napoleon” cake can turn out even from ready‑made store‑bought layers when you lack free time! The dessert will melt in your mouth if you don’t skimp on the fragrant cream and generously layer the cakes. Don’t forget tea or coffee; without them a sweet table is impossible.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Separate the yolks from the whites, pour them into a bowl or directly into a saucepan (if your whisk is not metal). Add sugar, salt, and beat thoroughly until the mixture turns pale.
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Step 3
It will take you about 3–4 minutes.
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Step 4
Then pour in a little cold milk, about 100 ml, and stir the mixture. After that, pour in the remaining milk, stir again, carefully lifting the egg mixture from the bottom.
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Step 5
Add the vanilla flavoring, lemon juice, and pour in the wheat flour. Gently fold it into the milk‑egg mixture so that no lumps form.
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Step 6
Place the container on the stove, using medium heat. Prepare the custard, whisking the contents of the container until it reaches the desired thickness.
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Step 7
As soon as the cream is ready, turn off the heat and let it cool for 5–10 minutes, then stir in the butter.
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Step 8
Pour the custard into a deep bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, edge to edge, so that a film does not form on the surface. Chill.
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Step 9
When the cream cools, place the first store‑bought Napoleon layer onto a plate or dish, spread it with plenty of cream. If there is not enough cream, the cake will be a bit dry in taste. Don't forget to set aside one layer for sprinkling and crush it.
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Step 10
Assemble the whole cake, spread cream on top and sprinkle it with crumbs. Place it in the refrigerator and let it soak for about 6-8 hours.
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Step 11
When serving, cut the cake into two equal halves and place one on top of the other – this will make it look taller (it's a pity that the box only sells 6 layers). Decorate the dessert to your liking and serve it with hot drinks: coffee or tea.