Cake is one of the desserts that many people love. As a new type of cake, Napoleon is highly sought after by the public for its crispy and tender texture. So where does it come from and what secrets does it have? Let’s take a look!
✅ Origin: The name Napoleon cake is strange and is named after a celebrity. But are there actually a connection between Napoleon cake and Napoleon? That, of course, is negative.
There are two main sources of its name, one is due to its English name, Napoleon, which is actually a misrepresentation of Napolitain, referring to a puff pastry name from Naples in Italy, which was written Napoleon in the 21st century.
The other version is also generally considered more reliable in the West. “Napoleon cake” originated in France, and its French name is Mille-feuille, which means a thousand layers of puff pastry, so it is also called a thousand layers of puff pastry in France.
At that time, the main ingredient used to make this cake was a puff pastry from Naples, Italy. It happens that the French words “napolitain” and “Napoléon” are pronounced similarly, so people mistakenly think that they are talking about Napoleon I, but in fact they are only talking about this kind of puff pastry. In the end, instead of correcting the name, people spread it more widely, and all over the world, people called this mille-feuille cake “Napoleon cake”.
✅ Features: Napoleon cake is a classic French dessert with a loose and tender taste.
Although the materials used to make it are simple, the production method is quite a test of the craftsmanship of the maker. Because the puff pastry process is complicated in the production process, and the puff pastry is rich in layers, it is necessary to sandwich the loose puff pastry with smooth custard, and at the same time keep the puff pastry dry, so as not to affect the crispy taste.
In France, a variety of new flavors of Napoleon cakes have been specially designed to bring a new experience to the traditional cuisine of French May. The new Napoleon cake is made with innovative ingredients such as strawberries, mangoes, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, chocolate crumbles, Italian cheese and meringues.
In addition to the freshness of the ingredients and the loosening and crispiness of the puff pastry, the design of the shape pays attention to layering and creativity, which makes the image of the Napoleon cake look new.
✅ Insider Tips:
- The cake should be cooled before being coated with cream, otherwise it will easily melt the slurry.
- The puff pastry should be rolled out until thin and even, and the length and width of the cake should be the same before being put into the pie pan with a stainless steel needle wheel to drive small holes, and bake in the oven until crispy.
✅ Applicable mold recommendation:
- Sprayer series SN4749, SN4750, SN4754, as shown in Figure 5
- 8-slot Napoleon baking tray (non-sticky) DS2310619, perforated DS2390110, as shown in Figure 6
- Rubberwood long rod SN8034
- Stainless steel knife SN4856
- Stainless steel sewing wheel SN4218
- Wunuo silicone oil paper series