Triple Chocolate Crepe Cake Recipe (video)

Calling all chocoholics and chocolate lovers – this is the ultimate chocolate cake! My triple chocolate crepe cake recipe is made with decadent chocolate crepes, a two-ingredient chocolate truffle filling and topped with fluffy chocolate whipped cream. This stunning cake has a total of 40 delicate layers of crepes and truffle filling! It’s not too sweet or overwhelming and is perfect after dinner with sweet dessert wine. This is one crepe cake you must try!

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How to Make Chocolate Crepes

As implied by the title, this chocolate cake is made with crepes instead of cake layers! Making crepes is just a little time consuming but it’s time well-spent! These chocolate crepes are made with special dark cocoa powder from Hershey’s (affiliate link). It’s a brand that I’ve used for a long time and I love the rich chocolate flavor. Here are a few of my tips for making perfect crepes every time!

• If you have the time, allow the refrigerated ingredients to warm up to room temperature. Cold milk can cause clumps of butter to form.
• Use a blender to make the batter! This is the easiest way to make the smoothest crepe batter! Just place all the ingredients into a tall blender container and pulse for a few minutes. Let the batter stand for a few minutes before using.
• Make sure your crepe pan is nice and hot! A hot pan will cook the crepes quickly and will be non-stick. A cold pan can cause the crepes to stick and cook very slowly.
• This crepe recipe makes 20 to 22 crepes when used with an 8-inch crepe pan. These crepes are great for breakfast, too! Tr them with nutella and strawberries.

The Chocolate Truffle Filling

I went with the most amazing chocolate filling to go with the chocolate crepes. This easy two-ingredient truffle filling can’t be more perfect! Just heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream until the chocolate is smooth, then refrigerate.

Once the ganache is cooled, whisk it using a mixer and a fluffy filling forms! It’s so easy to make and perfect as a filling for this cake and it can be used as a filling for many dessert recipes! You can read more about chocolate ganache here.

Assembling the Crepe Cake

The cake can be assembled free form on a cake stand, or you can assemble it in a spring form pan if you want straight and even edges. Once the crepe cake is assembled, place it into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set together. This cake can be made ahead of time, just make sure to keep it covered so it doesn’t dry out.

More Recipes!

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• ‘Red Velvet Crepe Cake’  – with whipped cream frosting and chocolate crepes!
• Tiramisu Crepe Cake’  – with coffee-flavored crepes and whipped cream frosting!
• Chocolate Raspberry Crepe Cake – delicate chocolate crepes with a fluffy raspberry filling!
• Nutella Breakfast Crepes – easy crepes filled with hazelnut spread, berries, cheese and almonds!

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Triple Chocolate Crepe Cake Recipe (video)

1 hour hr 30 minutes mins prep + 25 minutes mins cook

16 servings

Decadent 40-layer chocolate crepe cake with chocolate crepes, chocolate filling and chocolate whipped cream!

Ingredients 

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For Chocolate Crepes:

• 6 large eggs
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar

For Filling:

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

For Chocolate Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• chocolate bar, for garnish

Instructions

• Prepare the chocolate truffle filling first. Place the chocolate chips into a large microwave-safe bowl and pour in the cream. Heat the chocolate and cream in the microwave, stirring every minute, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. This can also be done over a double boiler. Cover the resulting ganache and place into the refrigerator to cool completely. This can also be done ahead of time.
• Next, prepare the crepes. If using a blender, simply place all the ingredients into the blender and pulse for 2 to 3 minutes until a smooth batter forms. Let the batter rest for a few minutes before using. To prepare the batter by hand or with a mixer, first whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes, until smooth. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the batter and whisk again until smooth.
• Preheat a crepe pan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup crepe batter per crepe. Pour the batter into the center of the pan, then tilt the pan around to spread the batter evenly. Cook for about 1 minute on the first side, until the batter is no longer ‘wet’ and ‘shiny’ on the top. Use a rubber spatula to turn the crepe over and cook on the other side for 30 seconds.
• Stack the crepes onto a wire rack to cool completely. Don’t stack the crepes directly one atop the other – stagger them to cool faster. Assemble the cake once the crepes are completely cooled.
• Once the chocolate ganache is completely cooled, whisk it using a mixer on high speed for 2 to 4 minutes, until a fluffy filling forms. The filling should be fluffy but be take care not to over-mix the ganache which can cause it to separate. Because the ganache is cold, it will be on the thicker side. Spread 1/4 cup of the chocolate filling between each crepe, spreading it evenly to the edges.
• The cake can be assembled free form on a cake stand, or you can assemble it in a spring form pan if you want straight and even edges. Once the crepe cake is assembled, place it into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the layers to set together. This cake can be made ahead of time, just make sure to keep it covered so it doesn't dry out.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg