Crêpe Cake for Candlemas

I wanted to try something different from the usual crêpe cake, so I came up with the idea of making a crêpe cake with chocolate mousse.
It was a hit! 😄
It takes a bit of time to make. I recommend making your crêpes the day before.
Crêpe Cake for Candlemas
I wanted to try something different from the usual crêpe cake, so I came up with the idea of making a crêpe cake with chocolate mousse.
It was a hit! 😄
It takes a bit of time to make. I recommend making your crêpes the day before.
Steps
- 1
Start by making the crêpe batter. Melt the butter and set aside. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork. Sift the flour into a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, then add the salt and sugar.
- 2
Pour in half of the milk and mix. While continuing to mix, gradually add the beaten eggs, then the melted butter and oil. Finally, slowly add the remaining milk.
- 3
For an extra smooth batter, strain it through a sieve. Let the batter rest for at least 1 hour. Cook the crêpes in a well-oiled, hot nonstick skillet. Place the crêpes on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool.
- 4
Prepare the chocolate mousse. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler. Heat the milk in the microwave to 140°F (60°C), then add it to the melted chocolate in three additions, mixing well each time.
Using a stand mixer, whip the very cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the chocolate mixture with a spatula. Transfer the mousse to a piping bag and set aside. - 5
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Begin assembling the cake. Place 2 crêpes slightly overlapping, then trim the edges so they fit the length of your loaf pan and even out a third side. Using a spatula, spread a thin layer of chocolate mousse over the entire surface.
- 6
Roll them up lengthwise, starting from the right edge. Place the roll in the pan. Repeat this process to fill the bottom of the pan. Then spread about a 1/2-inch (1 cm) layer of chocolate mousse. Make more crêpe rolls for a second layer, then add another layer of mousse.
- 7
When you reach near the top of the pan, alternate leftover crêpe pieces and mousse, finishing with a whole crêpe layer. Cover the top and freeze for 30 minutes.
- 8
Meanwhile, make the smoothing ganache. In a saucepan, heat the cream and honey to a boil, then pour over the chocolate in three additions, mixing well each time.
- 9
Next, make the hazelnut crunch glaze. Melt the chocolate with the oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat, add the chopped hazelnuts, and mix.
- 10
Unmold the cake onto a wire rack set over a deep dish. Using a spatula, spread the ganache over all surfaces to fill any gaps. Then pour the hazelnut crunch glaze over the cake. The glaze should be between 86°F and 95°F (30°–35°C). Chill for at least 30 minutes to set the glaze. Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving!
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