Vegan Napoleon with bran
6 servings
120 minutes
Vegan 'Napoleon' with bran is a refined blend of classic Armenian culinary traditions and modern dietary preferences. This cake is inspired by the legendary 'Napoleon' but adapted for those following a plant-based diet. Its airy layers enriched with bran provide a unique texture and lightness, while the delicate cream made from soy milk with vanilla notes gives a soft and velvety taste. The nut crumble adds subtle crunchy accents. This dessert is perfect for special occasions as it reveals the depth of flavor nuances after soaking. It will delight gourmets and is also an excellent choice for those mindful of their diet since the bran in its composition is beneficial for digestion.
1
For the cream, mix sugar, soy milk, and vanilla extract. Place the mixture on the heat and bring to a boil. In 0.5 cup of water, mix 0.5 tablespoon of flour and pour it into the sugar and vegetable oil mixture in a thin stream. Mix well. Cook the resulting mass for 2-5 minutes until thickened.
- Soy milk: 500 ml
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Wheat flour: 4 glasss
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
2
For the dough, mix 4 cups of flour, bran, and salt. Pour in vegetable oil and rub until clumps form. Add half a cup of water and knead into a firm dough (water can be added as needed). Divide the finished dough into 6-8 parts, roll out to fit the baking tray shape, and bake at 180 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 4 glasss
- Bran: 84 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 1 glass
3
Cool the layers. Crumble one layer for sprinkling, and layer the others with cream. Sprinkle the finished cake with crumbs and nuts on top. Leave it in the fridge overnight to soak well.