A quick and simple version of Napoleon cake made with baked puff pastry, creamy strawberry pudding, and chocolate biscuits. No complicated layers, but all the delicious flavor of a classic dessert.
Lazy Napoleon Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
For the Pudding Cream
Optional Substitute
Instructions
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Prepare the Puff Pastry
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Roll out the chilled puff pastry on a work surface.
- Cut it into thin strips or small pieces.
- Score or cut the dough to prevent excessive puffing and help it bake evenly.
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Bake the Puff Pastry
- Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Arrange the pastry pieces in a single layer.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
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Prepare the Pudding
- In a large saucepan, add the milk.
- Add the strawberry pudding powder.
- Add the sugar.
- Add the vanilla essence.
- Whisk well until there are no lumps.
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Cook the Pudding
- Place the saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook according to the package instructions.
- Stir continuously until thickened.
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Finish the Cream
- Remove the pudding from the heat.
- Add the butter.
- Stir until fully melted and incorporated.
- Let the pudding cool for 2–3 minutes.
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Break the Pastry
- Once cooled slightly, break the baked puff pastry into small and medium-sized pieces.
- The pieces do not need to be uniform.
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Prepare the Biscuits
- Break the chocolate biscuits into bite-sized pieces.
- Set aside.
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Assemble the Cake
- Add the broken puff pastry pieces to a large bowl.
- Add the chocolate biscuit pieces.
- Pour the warm pudding over the mixture.
- Gently mix until everything is coated with the cream.
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Shape and Chill
- Transfer the mixture into a serving dish, cake ring, or mold.
- Press lightly to help it hold its shape.
- Refrigerate until fully chilled and set.
Slice and serve cold. Enjoy as an easy homemade Napoleon-style dessert.