Napoleon Cake Recipe

Name: Napoleon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5-3/4 lb. self-rising flour; 1-3/4 lb. butter, room temperature; 14 oz. white sugar; 1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp. water; Raspberry jam; 1-1/3 lb. butter (room temperature); 1-1/3 lb. white sugar; 2-1/4 lb. self-rising flour; 2 tbsp. milk; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 2 eggs; Strawberry frosting; Shredded coconut

Servings: persons

5-3/4 lb. self-rising flour
1-3/4 lb. butter, room temperature
14 oz. white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp. water
Raspberry jam
1-1/3 lb. butter (room temperature)
1-1/3 lb. white sugar
2-1/4 lb. self-rising flour
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Strawberry frosting
Shredded coconut

1
Cream butter and sugar.
2
Blend egg yolk with water; mix with butter and sugar mixture.
3
Blend in flour.
4
Roll out very thin.
5
Line a grease lamington tin with half of the pastry.
6
Prick well and spread with a good layer of raspberry jam.
7
Cake: Cream butter and sugar.
8
Beat in eggs.
9
Fold in flour, then milk and vanilla.
10
Pour this mixture into the pasty case, making a slight hollow in the center.
11
Roll out the remaining half of the pastry; spread with raspberry jam.
12
Place on top of cake with jam side face down.
13
Bake in moderate oven 180 degrees C/350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, or until pastry is browned and sponge cake is done.
14
Turn onto a wire rack to cool.
15
When cold frost with strawberry flavoured pink frosting, then sprinkle with shredded coconut.

1590

kcal

Calories

Fat

259

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5-3/4 lb. self-rising flour, 1-3/4 lb. butter, room temperature, 14 oz. white sugar, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Napoleon Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Napoleon Cake

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