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Easy Make-Ahead Creamy Mother’s Day Crepe Cake

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A light and creamy layered crepe cake perfect for Mother’s Day or any celebration, made ahead for convenience and topped with fresh berries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for the pan)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (480ml) cold heavy cream
  • 8 ounces (225g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • Optional: mint leaves or edible flowers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Crepe Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. Let batter rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Cook the Crepes: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with melted butter. Pour about 1/4 cup (60ml) batter into pan, swirling to cover surface thinly. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds more. Transfer to plate and cover with towel. Repeat for 12-14 crepes. Cool completely.
  3. Prepare the Cream Filling: Beat cold heavy cream with electric mixer until soft peaks form. In separate bowl, whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold mascarpone mixture into whipped cream until combined and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Place one crepe on serving plate. Spread about 2 tablespoons cream filling evenly over crepe. Repeat layering crepe and cream, finishing with a crepe on top (no cream on last layer). Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. Decorate and Serve: Top cake with fresh berries and optional mint leaves before serving. Slice carefully with sharp knife, wiping blade between cuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Let the batter rest for 15 minutes to relax gluten for tender crepes. Use medium heat to avoid burning crepes. Fold mascarpone gently into whipped cream to keep filling light and fluffy. Chill cake overnight for best texture and easier slicing. Use a sharp serrated knife and wipe blade between cuts for neat slices.

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