Best 9 Decadent Chocolate Crepe Cake Recipes

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Chocolate lovers, are you looking for an indulgent and impressive dessert that will satisfy your sweet cravings? Decadent chocolate crepe cake, a majestic creation with layers of delicate chocolate crepes and luscious chocolate filling, is the epitome of rich and satisfying desserts. This epicurean masterpiece takes crepe-making to a whole new level, transforming it into an exquisite multi-layered cake that will delight your senses and leave you in a state of pure chocolate bliss. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where chocolate takes center stage, as we delve into the secrets of crafting this exceptional dessert.

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DECADENT CHOCOLATE CREPE CAKE



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No other dessert has wowed family and friends the way this stunning crepe cake did the first time I made it. A showstopper in every sense of the word, it features layers of tender chocolate crepes and rich white chocolate buttercream frosting draped in a semisweet chocolate ganache. -Tina Sawchuk, Ardmore, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 large eggs
2-1/2 cups whole milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
WHITE CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM:
8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
8 large egg whites
2 cups unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2-1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and cooled chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, sugar and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. (Batter will appear curdled.), For buttercream, in a microwave, melt white chocolate with cream; stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cream of tartar., Place egg whites in a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water; stir in the sugar mixture. Constantly whisk until mixture reaches 120-130° (do not overheat). Stirring gently, keep at 120-130° for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a mixing bowl., With a whisk attachment, beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Reduce speed and beat for 5 additional minutes or until cool and stiff. Transfer to a large bowl., In the same mixing bowl with the whisk attachment, beat butter and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled white chocolate mixture. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the meringue into butter mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining meringue. Cover and refrigerate., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat; pour 2 tablespoons crepe batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry, about 2 minutes; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed., When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., To assemble, place one crepe on a cake plate. Spread with 3 tablespoons buttercream. Repeat layers until 10 crepes are used. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Repeat layering and chilling until 30 crepes are used, ending layers with a crepe. (Save remaining crepes for another use.) Refrigerate., For ganache, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream, corn syrup and salt just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool, stirring occasionally, until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781 calories, Fat 56g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 179mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking pan
One 16-ounce box chocolate cake mix
1 cup dark chocolate chips
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup milk
1 cup milk
One 3.4-ounce packet instant chocolate pudding
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
One 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Maraschino cherries, drained, for decorating (optional)

Steps:

  • For the cake: Spray a 9-by-13-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
  • Bake the cake in the prepared pan according to the package instructions. Allow to cool slightly, then, using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, or in a double boiler on the stove, until smooth. Add the condensed milk and milk, then stir to combine. Slowly pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring you hit every last inch. Allow the mixture to soak into the holes while you make the frosting.
  • For the frosting: Combine the milk, pudding mix and cocoa powder in a bowl. Whisk the mixture until it thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently fold in the whipped topping until combined well.
  • Spread the frosting over the cake, then decorate with the cherries, if using. Enjoy.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield One 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
11 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-inch round cake pan. For the cake: Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler (or in a bowl or smaller saucepan placed over a saucepan of boiling water). Set aside to cool. Beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until mixture is pale yellow. Fold in the melted chocolate. Sift the flour over the chocolate mixture until it just disappears. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture in 2 parts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap on the counter to remove air bubbles. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean (see Cook's Note). For the ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl. Place the cream in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the hot cream to the chocolate and stir until all lumps are gone. Let the ganache stand until it reaches room temperature, then pour it over the cooled cake and spread with a spatula.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE



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Chunks of chocolate cake mixed with chocolate ganache pressed into a springform pan, chilled, unmolded, and then coated with more ganache. To die for! The interesting way this cake is made is what drew my attention to it. I had to try it! I was not dissapointed!! A heart shaped insert for the springform pan will also make this a great Valentines dessert. I got this recipe from busycooks.about.com. Mmmm..

Provided by lisar

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package two layer devil's food cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
16 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate, chopped (can use good quality choc. chips)
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix as directed on package, using water, oil and egg measurements above.
  • Bake in two greased and floured 8" round pans at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Melt chocolate in medium saucepan over low heat.
  • Heat cream and butter together in a large saucepan until it boils.
  • Pour cream over chocolate and beat with wire whisk until smooth. Cool 20 minutes.
  • Line 9" springform pan with waxed paper. Cut cooled cake into cubes. Place cake cubes in large mixer bowl.
  • Pour 1-1/3 cups ganache over the cake cubes and mix on low speed with an electric mixture until texture is like thick fudge. Spread and press evenly in prepared pan, smoothing top. Freeze for one hour.
  • Unmold cake, place on serving plate, remove waxed paper, and coat cake on the top and sides with remaining chocolate ganache. Store in refrigerator. 16-20 servings.

DARKEST CHOCOLATE CREPE CAKE



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The decorative nuts are dipped in caramelized sugar and hung in bat fashion-upside down-so the sugar streams and hardens into the best candy on the block.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Crepe Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus melted for pan
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Hazelnut Filling
Chocolate Glaze for Darkest Chocolate Crepe Cake
1/4 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts, toasted
Candied Hazelnuts for Darkest Chocolate Crepe Cake

Steps:

  • Bring 1/4 cup water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking to combine after each addition. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate until completely melted. Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla in another medium bowl. Gradually add milk mixture to flour mixture, whisking until smooth. Add chocolate-butter mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve into an airtight container; discard lumps. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Lightly coat an 8-inch crepe pan or nonstick skillet with melted butter. Heat over medium heat until just starting to smoke. Remove pan from heat; pour about 2 tablespoons batter into pan, swirling to cover bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low; return pan to heat. Cook, flipping once, until edges are golden and center is dry, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Slide crepe onto a plate. Repeat process with remaining batter, coating pan with butter as needed. Crepes can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day.
  • Place a crepe on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Spread with about 3 tablespoons hazelnut filling. Top with another crepe. Continue layering with hazelnut filling and crepes, using about 32 crepes and ending with a crepe on top. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup glaze on top of the cake, spreading to edges. Spread remaining glaze around sides of cake, coating completely. Refrigerate until glaze is firm and set, about 20 minutes. Cake can be refrigerated up to 3 days. Garnish with toasted and candied hazelnuts.

CHOCOLATE DECADENCE CAKE I



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This is the richest chocolate cake ever! Any questions?

Provided by Robin

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 ½ cups butter, melted
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup water
7 eggs
2 cups whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch round pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
  • Chop chocolate squares and place in a large bowl with chocolate chips. Add melted butter. Heat water and 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan until boiling, then pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip eggs with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until thick. Fold into chocolate mixture. Pour batter into 10 inch pan.
  • Place 10 inch pan on a cookie sheet in the oven and fill the cookie sheet with water.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool and refrigerate for several hours. Be extremely careful not to burn yourself on the hot water when removing the sheet pan from the oven.
  • Dip the pan in hot water to remove cooled cake. Garnish with whipped cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 167 mg, Sugar 34.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE DECADENCE



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This 'flourless' chocolate cake was all the rage in the 1980s. As I vaguely remember, the decade celebrated decadent overindulgence and this dessert is that and more. By modern standards, this cake is ridiculously rich. In fact, some of you may find it too intense, but most true chocolate fiends will be in heaven. Serve with ice-cold fresh raspberry sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 large eggs, at room temperature
4 teaspoons white sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Melt semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter together in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until chocolate and butter are completely melted and combined. Remove from heat.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl with a whisk or an electric mixer until pale and very thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Sift in flour, cayenne, and salt; whisk to combine.
  • Pour 1/4 of the egg mixture into chocolate mixture; stir to combine. Pour chocolate mixture into remaining egg mixture and stir until cake batter is combined. Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just barely set, with a jiggle below the surface, 14 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature, wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 43.4 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Provided by Maura Egan

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for buttering pan
4 bars (31/2 ounces each) Lindt bittersweet chocolate, broken up
3 whole eggs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8- or 9-inch round baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Butter parchment.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a heat-safe bowl and set over a pan of hot water. Heat over medium fire, stirring until the mixture is melted. Remove bowl from heat and set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs and egg yolks until frothy. At medium speed, beat in the sugar until creamy. Beat in the flour. Fold flour mixture into chocolate mixture with a rubber spatula until blended. Spread in the prepared pan. Bake the cake until set in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool. Remove the cake from the pan and peel off parchment.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1086, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 124 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 44 grams, Sodium 42 milligrams, Sugar 103 grams, TransFat 1 gram

DECADENT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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I don't know why it's so good (doesn't seem like anything special from looking at the recipe) but it's the one thing that will go on a table loaded with good desserts! Originally found in the Silver Palate

Provided by Teresacooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 Bundt Cake, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup boiling water
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
8 tablespoons sweet butter (1 stick)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups flour, less 2 tbsp
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sweet butter
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 10" tube pan.
  • Pour boiling water over chocolate and butter; let stand until melted.
  • Stir in vanilla and sugar, then whisk in egg yolks, one at a time, until blended well.
  • Mix soda and sour cream and whisk into chocolate mixture.
  • Mix flour and baking powder well, and add to batter, mixing thoroughly.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir in a quarter of the egg whites thoroughly into the batter. Scoop the remaining egg whites on top of the batter and gently fold together.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Set on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40-50 minute or until the edges have pulled away from the pan and the cake tester inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; unmold and cool completely before frosting.
  • To Make the Frosting:.
  • Place all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and whisk until smooth over low heat. Cool slightly; add more sugar if necessary. Spread on cake while frosting is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.4, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 112.8, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 106.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 77.3, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Make sure the crepes are thin and evenly cooked. This will help the cake to be light and fluffy.
  • Allow the crepes to cool completely before assembling the cake. This will prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
  • Be generous with the chocolate filling. The more chocolate, the better!
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
  • Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the chocolate filling to set.

Conclusion:

This decadent chocolate crepe cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its layers of thin, delicate crepes and rich, chocolatey filling, this cake is sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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