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On the Menu RUSSIAN NAPOLEON CAKE

Ingredients

For the pastry:

400g cubed, cold butter
690g all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
160ml cold water
¼ tsp salt
3 tbsp vodka (omit if you want)
1 tbsp white vinegar

For the cream filling:

225g butter
15g flour
30g cornstarch
6 egg yolks• • • •

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