Simple Crêpe Cake Recipe

Here’s a recipe for a Simple Crêpe Cake, a delicious and elegant dessert made by layering delicate crêpes with a light filling. It’s an impressive yet simple treat that’s perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients (Serves 8-10):

For the crêpes:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) milk
• 2 tablespoons (30g) melted butter
• 1 tablespoon (15g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120g) mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
• 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make the crêpes:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
• Let the batter rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. This helps the crêpes become more tender.
• Heat a nonstick skillet or crêpe pan over medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil.
• Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter into the center of the pan and quickly swirl it to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.
• Cook the crêpe for about 1-2 minutes until the edges start to lift, then flip it and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Remove the crêpe from the pan and set it aside to cool on a plate. Continue this process with the remaining batter, stacking the crêpes as you go.

2. Make the filling:

• In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until it forms soft peaks. Be careful not to overwhip.
• Taste the filling and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding a little more powdered sugar.

3. Assemble the crêpe cake:

• Once all the crêpes have cooled and the filling is ready, begin layering the crêpes in a 9-inch round cake pan or on a serving plate.
• Spread a thin layer of the filling on top of each crêpe before placing the next one on top. Repeat this process until all the crêpes are stacked, finishing with a layer of filling on top.
• If desired, you can gently press down on the cake to help the layers set and firm up.

4. Chill the cake:

• Refrigerate the crêpe cake for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld together.

5. Serve and enjoy:

• Before serving, you can decorate the top with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
• Slice into wedges and enjoy the delicate layers of this Simple Crêpe Cake!

Tips:

• Make-ahead: This cake is perfect for making in advance. In fact, the longer it sits in the fridge, the better it will taste as the flavors meld.
• Filling variations: You can change the filling by using whipped cream alone or adding fruit preserves or chocolate ganache between the layers.
• Crêpe size: For a smaller crêpe cake, use a 6-inch pan and reduce the crêpe size by using less batter per crêpe.
• Gluten-free version: You can easily make this cake gluten-free by substituting the flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

This Simple Crêpe Cake is a delicate and delicious dessert with layers of light crêpes and creamy filling—perfect for any special occasion or just as a sweet treat!