Perfect "Napoleon" cake master class by Anna Felikova

Whats inside

🥐 Yeast-free puff pastry

Make the puff pastry which is also suitable for making the Millefeuille cake.

🍨 Homogeneous creamy custard

Learn to cook a homogeneous custard with a pronounced creamy taste.

👍 Two types of folds

You will also learn what simple and triple folds are, why and how to make them.

🍓 Bright coulis color

Maintain the rich color of the fruit puree when cooking the coulis.

⚡ Perfect biscuit height secret

Learn hw to control the lifting height of the baked pastry.

What's in the class

1Cooking the yeast-free puff pastry

Making the puff pastry can be pretty simple, if the process is guided by an experienced pastry chef. Anna will give a lot of practical advice on the type of flour, the temperature of the water and the choice of the attachments that should be used in the mixer.

2Making the Diplomat custard

The recipe and detailed instructions on how to brew a custard without lumps await you here. Anna will indicate the addition of new ingredients literally in seconds. As aresult, you'll get the super delicate custard with the taste of white chocolate.

3Cooking the strawberry coulis

In order for the strawberry layer to turn out tender and uniform, and for the berries color to remain bright, you should adhere to certain rules. The pastry chef will share them at this stage of the lesson.

4Folding and baking

Kneading and rolling the puff pastry is carried out in stages, it depends on how elastic it will be. Thanks to the recommendations of the tutor, you will achieve the desired effect. At the same stage, you will learn how to roll out the butter correctly, how to make simple and triple folds, and what to dofor the puff pastry to rise evenly when baking. Anna will also give advice on choosing a baking sheet and a baking mat. An oven demonstration will let you see the entire process well. The control of raising the dough continues in the oven, and the pastry chef will show in practice how to carry it out.

5Assembling and decorating the cake

At this stage, you will finally see the result of the painstaking work of the pastry chef. You will learn how to apply the cream and strawberry coulis properly, so that it stays inside the cake. Anna will demonstrate how you can decorate the cake simply and stylishly. And the cake is ready!

This cake is 100% legendary!

Who hasn't tasted the famous Napoleon cake, which has already become the benchmark for homebaking? Take a new fresh look at this dessert together with Anna Felikova.

A classic puff pastry recipe and a fresh strawberry flavor - that's the perfect combination!

IN THIS TUTORIAL YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

make the puff pastry which is also suitable for making the Millefeuille cake;
facilitate the dough kneading process and to make the pastry elastic;
cook a homogeneous custard with a pronounced creamy taste;
maintain the rich color of the fruit puree when cooking the coulis;
control the lifting height of the baked pastry;
caramelize the cake layers in two different ways.

You will also learn what simple and triple folds are, why and how to make them.

Oh yes, here it is - the very airy and delicate Napoleon cake, which looks extremely mouthwatering! As it turned out, the cooking is not so difficult - you just need a little diligence and... a cool video tutorial from an experienced pastry chef. We will also be glad to see you at other masterclasses by Anna Felikova!

Perfect "Napoleon" cake