Craving Crepe Cake? Save Big with Homemade: $100 vs. $10!

Have you ever watched YouTube videos on how to make desserts, and they say, “Oh, this is so easy to make, only 10 minutes!” It looks super easy when the person is making it, but when you actually try it, it’s not that easy, and you end up giving up on making it and end up buying the dessert, even though it costs a lot of money. I just googled how much a whole crepe cake costs, and it came up over $100!!!

WHAT?!?!?!

I mean, I understand making a crepe cake takes a little bit of time, but that’s way pricier than I thought. In fact, making a crepe cake is super easy. It’s just a little time-consuming and requires a little patience. At home, you can make a large crepe cake with just $10, assuming you already have minor ingredients such as sugar, flour, and eggs. I am an ordinary mom, not a professional. I cook for my family, and I cook more because it’s healthier and saves money. I guarantee that if I can make it, YOU CAN MAKE IT for sure. Also, I want to use my time efficiently. I don’t have time to make crepe batter and cook crepes for breakfast every morning. So, I make 14 to 15 crepe sheets at once and freeze them. They usually freeze well for a month, which allows me to save time in the morning. Now, crepes are ready whenever someone wants them.

So, why is my crepe recipe easy?

Because it only takes 10 minutes to make the crepe batter today. The next day, it takes 20-30 minutes to cook the crepes on the frying pan (the time varies depending on how many crepes you cook; for 14 crepes, it takes about 15-20 minutes).

I usually make 14-15 crepe sheets at once, and then I wrap them in groups of 7 sheets each before freezing them.

If you want them for breakfast, you can wrap 3 crepes together. However, I usually make crepe cakes, so I wrap 7 sheets in a bundle. When I’m in the mood for a crepe cake, I simply prepare the whipped cream, spread it on the crepes, and voila! The cake is ready in just 5 minutes.

Furthermore, I discovered that using more than 20 crepes for the layers allows you to create an impressive 8-inch tall crepe cake, perfect for parties and events. However, for a delightful dessert at home, I don’t need such a grand presentation. So, I stick to 7 crepe sheets, which results in a 3 to 4-inch cake, still fulfilling my sweet cravings.

This picture shows 15 sheets of crepes about 7 inches high

This picture shows 7sheets of crepes about 3.5 inches high

Meyer Frying Pan 8 Inch

This is the frying pan I use for making crepes. It is not too light, so it helps to make a perfect circle for the crepe.

Ingredients(14 sheets of crepe batter for an 8-inch frying pan):

For the Batter:

For the Cream:

Instructions:

1. 1. Put eggs and sugar in a bowl and mix.
  2. Add melted butter. *If you put milk first, it will separate, so add the butter first.
  3. Add milk and mix.
  4. Sift the flour and add it, then mix.
  5. There will be some flour particles left, so strain the batter through a sieve to make it smooth. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it’s essential for the perfect batter when cooking.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to a day. If you cook it right away without chilling, the batter is more likely to tear and won’t cook evenly.
  7. Grease the frying pan with a little oil. (I use a torn piece of paper towel to spread the oil evenly across the pan.)
  8. Pour about one-third of the batter into the ladle and pour it into the preheated frying pan. The heat should be between low and medium. If it’s too high, it will burn, and if it’s too low, you won’t get the right texture.
  9. When the edges of the crepe batter have a light brown color, flip it over. Once the other side has the same light brown color, take it out. Repeat this process until you use up all the batter. In order to create a neat circle for the crepe batter, you can use a container of just the right size, layer a few sheets of batter, and trace along the mold (optional).
  10. Make whipped cream and sandwich it between the crepe layers. It’s better to chill it in the refrigerator for a while before cutting, as it will be easier to cut neatly.

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