Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of delicate crêpes and fluffy whipped cream in this heavenly Mille Crêpe Cake. A show-stopping dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make!
Ingredients
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For the Crêpes:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar or cocoa powder for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crêpe Batter: In a blender, combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, flour, sugar, salt, vanilla, and melted butter. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Crêpes: Heat a skillet, pour batter, cook each crêpe until golden, then cool stacked with parchment paper between.
- Make the Filling: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer crêpes with whipped cream, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance with sliced strawberries, Nutella, or pastry cream.
- Chill well before slicing for clean cuts.
- Use a serrated knife for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg