Description
Pastel Crepe Cake is a beautiful, delicate dessert made from thin layers of colorful crepes stacked with light, creamy filling, creating a rainbow or pastel gradient effect.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pastel shades)
- 3 cups whipped cream or pastry cream
- Powdered sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, flour, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide the batter into separate bowls and tint each with a different pastel color.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.
- Pour a small amount of batter into the skillet, swirling to coat thinly. Cook 1–2 minutes per side. Repeat with all colors.
- Cool crepes completely before assembling.
- Place one crepe on a plate, spread a thin layer of whipped cream or pastry cream over it, and top with another crepe.
- Repeat layering until all crepes are used, finishing with a plain or colored crepe on top.
- Chill cake for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for softer, pastel tones.
- The cake slices more cleanly after chilling for several hours.
- Try flavoring the cream with lemon, strawberry, or vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop + Assembled
- Cuisine: French