Crepe Cake Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Meet your new favorite dessert - a dreamy homemade crepe cake recipe that's easier than you think! Every slice of this gorgeous crepe cake reveals perfect layers of paper-thin crepes hugging clouds of vanilla mascarpone cream.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1

Total Time 2

Servings: 11

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: French

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

the Crepes:

2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
4 large eggs room temperature
2½ cups whole milk
¼ cup melted butter plus more for cooking
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

the Filling:

3 cups heavy whipping cream
16 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Garnish:

Fresh berries
Powdered sugar for dusting
Dark chocolate shavings

Equipment

10-inch non-stick crepe pan or skillet
Rubber spatula
Fine-mesh sieve
Large mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Offset spatula for spreading filling
Serving plate or cake stand

Method

Crepe Batter:

Whisk flour and salt in a large bowl
Beat eggs, add milk, butter, sugar, and vanilla
Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until smooth
Strain and refrigerate for 1 hour

Making Crepes:

Heat 10-inch non-stick pan over medium heat
Brush with butter
Pour ¼ cup batter, swirl to spread
Cook 1-2 minutes per side
Make 20-25 crepes

Filling:

Beat heavy cream to soft peaks
Mix mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and salt
Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture

Assembly:

Layer crepes with filling
Chill 2 hours
Garnish with berries and dust with sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

Best served within 3 days
Keep refrigerated
Do not freeze assembled cake

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