Dukan Diet Napoleon Cake

This recipe is suitable for the Cruise phase of the Dukan Diet (PV days).

Ingredients:

For the Cake Layers:

• 4 tablespoons oat bran
• 2 tablespoons wheat bran
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons fat-free cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Sweetener (erythritol or stevia recommended)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the Cream:

• 2 cups fat-free milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• Sweetener (erythritol or stevia recommended)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake Layers:
   • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • In a bowl, combine oat bran, wheat bran, baking powder, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, cottage cheese, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
   • Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing well.
   • Divide the dough into two equal parts and spread thinly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
   • Let cool.
2. Prepare the Cream:
   • Heat the milk in a saucepan.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and sweetener.
   • Take a ladle of hot milk and add it to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
   • Pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
   • Add vanilla extract and stir.
   • Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Assemble the Cake:
   • Cut the cake layers into circular or square shapes.
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread cream over it.
   • Place the other cake layers on top, spreading cream between each layer.
   • Cover the top layer with cream.
   • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
4. Serve:
   • Slice the cake and serve.

Notes:

• Adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste preference.
• If you want a thicker cream, increase the amount of cornstarch.
• If you want thinner cake layers, divide the dough into more parts.
• You can adjust the ingredients and portions according to the different phases of the Dukan diet.

Enjoy!