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Mille Crêpe Cake

Discover the magic of Mille Crêpe Cake - a showstopping French dessert made from dozens of thin, delicate crêpes layered with rich, silky diplomat cream. In this video, we follow Claire Saffitz's exact recipe to make the perfect mille crêpe cake from scratch. You'll learn how to make brown butter crêpe batter using ingredients like all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, whole milk, and a touch of Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Then, we'll guide you through making an ultra-luxurious diplomat cream that combines vanilla-infused pastry cream, softened gelatin, butter, and freshly whipped cream. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want to elevate your dessert game, this mille crepe cake is as fun to make as it is impressive to serve. Follow along, grab your ingredients, and try it for yourself — this layered cake is sure to become a favorite!

English
  • Originally Aired April 17, 2025
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Created April 18, 2025 by
    keith_315
  • Modified April 18, 2025 by
    keith_315