Dulce de Leche Crepe Cake
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup dulce de leche (jarred or canned), plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Make the crepes: Combine the milk, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt in a blender and process until smooth.
- Refrigerate the batter 30 minutes.
- Lightly brush a 10-inch nonstick skillet with melted butter and place over medium heat.
- Add a scant 1/4 cup of batter and quickly swirl the pan to coat the bottom.
- Cook until set on top and golden on the bottom, about 30 seconds.
- Carefully lift the edge of the crepe with a rubber spatula, then flip with your fingers and cook 20 more seconds.
- Invert the crepe onto a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining batter to make 14 to 18 crepes, brushing the skillet with more butter as needed.
- Stack the finished crepes on the plate and let cool completely.
- (The crepes can be made up to 1 day ahead; let cool, then wrap the stack in plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
- Make the filling: Beat the butter in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar in 2 batches, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the dulce de leche and beat until combined.
- (The filling can be made up to 1 day ahead; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, then beat for a few minutes with a mixer before using.)
- Assemble the cake just before serving: Place 1 crepe on a platter or cake stand.
- Spread with a scant 1/4 cup of the filling, then top with another crepe.
- Repeat with the remaining filling and crepes, ending with a crepe on top.
- Beat the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form.
- Spread on top of the cake and drizzle with dulce de leche.
- Serve immediately.
- Photograph by Con Poulos
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/dulce-de-leche-crepe-cake-recipe.html (may not work)