Napoleon
Learn how to make a classic Napoleon cake with delicate layers and smooth custard cream — plus a bonus lesson with black currant and pistachio.
About this course
In this course, you will learn how to prepare thin, delicate cake layers using a classic dough technique with cold butter, eggs, sour cream, and flour. You will see how to roll the layers thinly, bake them until golden, and use the baked scraps to create the signature crumb coating. You will also learn how to make a smooth custard cream, assemble the cake layer by layer, cover it beautifully, and let it rest until the texture becomes soft, rich, and perfectly balanced. As a bonus, this lesson also includes a pistachio version of Napoleon with black currant filling. This variation combines the familiar soft layered texture of Napoleon with a more modern flavor: pistachio custard cream and a bright berry layer that adds freshness and contrast.
What you'll learn
1.Napoleon Classic
Learn how to make a classic Napoleon cake with thin, delicate layers, smooth custard cream, and a soft, perfectly balanced texture. In this lesson, you’ll follow the full step-by-step process from dough preparation to final assembly.
2.Black Currant & Pistachio Napoleon
Learn how to make a delicate Napoleon cake with thin, flaky layers, smooth pistachio custard cream, and a bright black currant filling. In this lesson, you’ll follow the full step-by-step process from dough preparation to final assembly.