Napoleon Log Cake Recipe
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4.8
Napoleon Log Cake Recipe
Description
The cake begins by baking thin, long strips of puff pastry until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, a smooth cream is prepared by whipping softened butter and dulce de leche until creamy and spreadable. On a plastic-wrapped surface, the layers alternate between crispy pastry strips and generous dollops of the dulce de leche cream, stacked to build height and texture. The wrapped log is refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to combine and the filling to firm.
Before serving, the cake ends are trimmed for clean presentation, and the top is sprinkled with coconut flakes that offer a mild crunch and subtle tropical note. The puff pastry layers provide flaky contrast to the creamy, caramel-like filling, resulting in a rich, indulgent dessert.
Store the cake chilled until serving for best texture. Slice carefully to preserve the layered appearance.
Ingredients
- 2 heets puff pastry dough
- 2 1/2 cups butter softened at room temperature, unsalted
- 28 oz dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry dough. Cut it into long, skinny strips.
- Lay out the dough strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them at 350°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- With a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine the dulce de leche with softened butter until you get a smooth, creamy texture.
- Line a rectangular plate or cutting board with plastic wrap. Spread a bit of cream on it and start stacking the baked puff pastry dough strips, applying a generous amount of dulce de leche cream between each layer. Next, wrap the entire cake in plastic wrap and let it sit overnight.
- Remove the wrap from the cake, cut off the jagged cake ends. Sprinkle the top of the cake with coconut flakes. Keep the cake refrigerated until you plan to serve it.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 37mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 710IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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