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Mille Crêpe Cake: Layers of Pure Bliss!

Mille Crêpe Cake: layer delicate, paper-thin crêpes with rich vanilla whipped cream. Master this elegant gluten-free dessert for any special occasion.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cups cold heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Place the gluten-free flour, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and kosher salt in a large bowl, and whisk to combine well for 30 seconds. Add the eggs, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and melted butter, blending well after each addition.
  2. Add the whole milk while whisking to combine in a slow and steady stream for 2 minutes. Continue to whisk the mixture until the batter is smooth and thin. Continue to whisk until it begins to thicken.
  3. Place the batter covered, in the refrigerator to sit for about 30 minutes until chilled. It should thicken a bit as it chills.
  4. Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Once the skillet is hot, hold the skillet just above the heat source and ladle ¾ cup of batter into the pan. As soon as the batter hits the pan, swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly and thinly into a circle.
  5. Place the pan on the heat and allow to cook until the crepe is set about 1-2 minutes, and flip with a wide spatula. Allow the other side to cook for about 30 seconds or until set.
  6. Transfer the crepe to a baking pan and repeat with the rest of the batter, stacking the crepes on top of one other as they’re finished, yielding about 20 crepes.
  7. In a large bowl with a hand mixer place the chilled heavy cream. Beat the heavy cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract until stiff, shiny peaks form. Whipping the cream slowly yields a more stable whipped cream.
  8. Assemble your cake at least 30 minutes before you want to serve it by spreading a thin layer of whipped cream between each crepe.

Notes

- For perfectly thin crêpes, ensure your batter is the consistency of heavy cream before chilling. If it's too thick after chilling, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency.
- When whipping the heavy cream, ensure it is very cold. This helps it achieve stiff peaks more quickly and maintains stability.
- If you notice the crêpes tearing easily, try reducing the heat slightly or adding a touch more melted butter to the batter.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.