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.

Mis Mokta
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This crepe cake was heavenly! It was so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I loved the contrast between the soft, creamy crepes and the crunchy chocolate ganache. It was the perfect dessert for my dinner party.


Nicolas Ramirez
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This crepe cake was absolutely delicious! The crepes were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. It was the perfect dessert for my birthday party.


Wisani Caroline
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This crepe cake was a bit disappointing. The crepes were a bit too thick and the chocolate ganache was a bit too sweet. I would probably not make this recipe again.


Saba Abbasi
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This crepe cake was amazing! It was so easy to make, and it turned out so beautiful. The crepes were perfect, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again!


Garamiah Martinez
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This crepe cake was delicious! The crepes were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I loved the contrast between the soft, creamy crepes and the crunchy chocolate ganache. It was the perfect dessert for my dinner part


Juliet Davies
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This crepe cake was a bit too rich for my taste. The crepes were a bit too thick and the chocolate ganache was a bit too sweet. I would probably make this recipe again, but I would make some changes to the recipe.


Ondieki Vincent
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This crepe cake was divine! The crepes were so delicate and the chocolate ganache was rich and creamy. It was the perfect dessert for my dinner party.


Olympia
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I loved this crepe cake! The crepes were so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent without being too sweet. I would definitely make this cake again.


Kulsoom Bibi
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This crepe cake was just okay. The crepes were a bit dry, and the chocolate ganache was a bit too sweet. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Nariyah Pollard
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I had high hopes for this crepe cake, but it didn't live up to my expectations. The crepes were too thick and doughy, and the chocolate ganache was too runny. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Nkuubi Steven
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This crepe cake was a disappointment. The crepes were tough and rubbery, and the chocolate ganache was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Jayne Lockridge
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I love this crepe cake! It's so easy to make, and it always impresses my guests. The crepes are so light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Owam Mnukwa
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This crepe cake is amazing! It's so rich and decadent, but it's also light and airy. The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make this cake again!


Jayden Owen
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This was my first time making a crepe cake, and it turned out great! The crepes were easy to make, and the chocolate ganache was delicious. I used a raspberry filling, and it was the perfect complement to the chocolate. I'll definitely be making this


Josie Tellez
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I've made this crepe cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The crepes are light and fluffy, and the chocolate ganache is rich and creamy. I love that you can customize the ca


Da Muy prankster
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This crepe cake was a huge hit at my dinner party! It was so rich and decadent, and the chocolate flavor was perfect. I loved the contrast between the soft, creamy crepes and the crunchy chocolate ganache. It was a bit time-consuming to make, but it