Summer is finally here and the perfect time for my favorite crepe cake recipe! This incredibly easy, melt-in-your-mouth recipe hit the spot. The best part was the cream. Don’t tell anyone I snuck some into my coffee. The original crepe was made from buckwheat flour, which has a unique nutty flavor. If I happen to have it in my pantry, I use that to make crepes for a savory filling, one of my favorite comfort foods. However, this recipe is for an elegant crepe cake, so we’ll be using crepes for sweet fillings.
Recipe Ingredients
Does it get any better? I don’t think so! These ingredients are what make the best crepe cake so delicate and refreshing. And don’t be worrying about fat on this one, this is comfort food, not health food.😉
How to Make a Crepe Cake
Prepare Crepes and Filling
The Batter – First, pour eggs, flour, sugar, salt, milk, and oil into a blender. Blend, starting on low speed and finishing on high, until combined. Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes. (If you don’t have a blender, a hand mixer will work.) (Photos 1 & 2)Cook the Crepes – Second, brush a light coating of butter over a 10-inch nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Pour in 1/4 cup batter; tilt pan to coat evenly. Cook until crepes bubble and brown, about 1½ minutes per side. (Photos 3 & 4)Cool – Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining batter, buttering the pan between crepes. Let cool completely before stacking, at least 15 minutes. (Photo 5)Filling – While the crepes cool, make the cream. Combine mascarpone cheese, cream, sugar, and almond extract in a bowl. Whisk together until stiff peaks form. (Photo 6)
Assemble the Cake
Make the Layers – Lay a crepe onto a large plate. Spoon on 2 or 3 tablespoons of the cream mixture, spreading it almost to the edge. Transfer finished crepe onto a flat serving plate. Repeat with remaining crepes and cream. Center each crepe over the previous one in a stack. Gently press on a final plain crepe to finish. (Photos 7-9)Chill – Refrigerate until completely chilled before cutting and serving. When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar or sweetened cocoa powder and top with whipped cream and fresh berries. Serve with jam or fruit curd for an extra kick of flavor!
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions
Make the crepes ahead. If you want an easy and quick way to assemble the crepe cake right before serving, you can make the crepes ahead of time. After they have completely cooled, you can store them with parchment paper between each crepe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days, or in the freezer for up to four months. Freeze the Crepe Cake. And, yes, you can freeze the finished crepe cake as well. Tightly wrap the cake (or you could even slice it and wrap the slices individually) and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator, not at room temperature. If you froze the whole cake, it’s easier to slice it when it’s still partially frozen. If you happen to be an ice cream lover, you may enjoy it without thawing it.
Serving Suggestions
The sky is the limit! What can’t you serve it with? A frown; because this is the ultimate in comfort food, so how could you possibly be anything but happy? Unless, of course, you’re serving the very last piece to your hubby.
What to Serve With Crepe Cake
Personally, I love to finish off an elegant meal like roast Cornish hens, garlic mashed potatoes, and a Greek salad with this incredibly easy dessert. It’s also exceptionally good with a chai tea latte.
More Incredibly Easy Dessert Recipes to Try
Apple DumplingsLemon TartStrawberry TrifleHummingbird Cake
Conclusion
What a wonderful finish to a delicious meal! Are you planning on adding your special touch to the filling? Please let me know your ideas in the comments below! ❤️
Watch How to Make It
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