Description
A delightful layered cake of delicate crepes filled with coconut cream and espresso, reminiscent of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crepe batter: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Whisk until smooth. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the crepes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter. Pour a ladle of batter into the skillet and cook until the edges lift, then flip and cook for an additional minute.
- Make the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut cream, espresso, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Layer the cake: Spread a thin layer of the filling between each crepe. Repeat until you have a stack.
- Chill and serve: Allow the cake to chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before slicing and serving with fresh fruit or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. Can substitute coconut cream with unsweetened coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering, Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crepe cake, coconut dessert, coffee dessert, layered cake, family recipe