Vegan Napoleon Cake

Indulge in the delicate layers of this *Vegan Napoleon Cake*, a plant-based twist on the classic French dessert that’s just as luxurious and crowd-pleasing. Featuring flaky vegan puff pastry sheets baked to golden perfection and layered with a silky, dairy-free vanilla custard made from almond milk, coconut cream, and a hint of natural vanilla extract, this dessert is a true masterpiece. The final touch of powdered sugar dust and a vibrant garnish of fresh berries or berry compote takes this cake to new heights of elegance. Perfect for impressing at gatherings or treating yourself to an indulgent vegan dessert, this recipe is surprisingly simple to create in your kitchen. With its gorgeous presentation and melt-in-your-mouth texture, the Vegan Napoleon Cake is proof that you don’t need eggs or dairy to craft a showstopping dessert that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 sheets vegan puff pastry sheets
• 500 ml unsweetened almond milk
• 100 ml coconut cream
• 50 g cornstarch
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 50 g vegan butter
• 50 g powdered sugar
• 100 g fresh berries or berry compote
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Unroll the vegan puff pastry sheets and cut them into equal rectangles, approximately 10x15 cm each.

Step 3

Place the rectangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick them lightly with a fork to prevent puffing.

Step 4

Bake the pastry sheets in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.

Step 5

In a saucepan over medium heat, add the almond milk and coconut cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, and pinch of salt.

Step 7

Gradually add the heated almond milk mixture to the dry ingredients, whisking continually to prevent lumps.

Step 8

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a custard consistency.

Step 9

Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and vegan butter until smooth and well combined.

Step 10

Allow the custard to cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Let it cool completely in the refrigerator.

Step 11

Once cooled, spread an even layer of custard over one piece of pastry, then place another piece of pastry on top. Repeat the process until all layers are used, finishing with a layer of pastry on top.

Step 12

Dust the top layer with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries or berry compote.

Step 13

Chill the assembled cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set, then slice and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1170.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2429.2

Total Fat 107.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1263.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 262.4g
Protein 12.7g	0%

Vitamin D 185.6IU	0%
Calcium 929.2mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 445.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 59.6%