When I posted this cake on Instagram several days ago, one of my friends who’s made this cake before left me a comment and I just have to share it with you.
“Love this recipe. It’s even better than the Napoleon cakes I tried in Paris! Seriously.”
I don’t know what Parisian Napoleons’ taste like, but I totally believe her, because a cake can not get better than this!

Best Napoleon Cake Ever!
Scroll to the bottom for a recipe card with precise ingredient amounts and instructions.
Quick Puff Pastry (makes eight 11″ round cake layers)
- Butter, cold
- Eggs
- Water, cold
- All-purpose flour
- Vodka/cognac (omit, if can not use)
- White vinegar
- Pinch of Salt
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Egg Yolk Custard
- Egg yolks
- Sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour (sifted)
- Butter
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