This strawberry crepe cake recipe is incredibly easy, delicious, and elegant. When I say it’s easy, I mean it’s just layers of crepes, cream, and sliced strawberries. However, it does take some time to prepare. If you’re making it with two people, the process becomes much more fun and smooth.
I promised myself I would never make a strawberry crepe cake again because the first time my sister and I tried, it was a disaster. We added too many layers, used way too much cream, and cut the strawberries too thick. When we added the final layer, the whole thing fell apart. Since we were just starting our social media account, we desperately tried to piece it back together to film a video. After that, we decided to never speak of it again.
But recently, I felt the urge to give it another shot, this time fixing all our mistakes. And you know what? It turned out pretty good! It wasn’t exactly fun, but it wasn’t as bad as I remembered either.
More crepe recipes:
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What you’ll love about this recipe
What you’ll love about this crepe cake recipe (and what I love too!):
- You can prepare parts of it ahead of time: cook the crepes the day before, slice the strawberries the day before, and then just whip the cream and assemble the cake on the day you plan to serve it. This makes the whole process so much smoother!
- Crepes with strawberries and cream are the perfect combination for a summer dessert.
- The many layers of crepes make it look stunning and elegant.
- It’s incredibly versatile—there are so many filling ideas you can try!
- Compared to a traditional cake, this is much easier to make.
Watch how to make a Strawberry Crepe Cake
Before you start with this recipe:
Before you start making this homemade crepe cake, here are some important details to keep in mind:
- Cooking Time for Each Crepe: About 30–45 seconds on medium heat. The exact time will depend on your stove, so keep an eye on them.
- Number of Crepes: We’re making 30 crepes for this cake.
- Total Layering Time: Approximately 23 minutes. (I recorded the entire process so i could give an approximate time keeping in mind that: I’m making crepes in a weird position, I’m recording the process so it takes a little longer).
- Prepare the Strawberries: Make sure to have your strawberries ready—slice them as thinly as possible! Spread them evenly over the crepe. (We ran out of strawberries, so I couldn’t fully cover the entire crepe—lesson learned!)
Strawberry crepe cake ingredients
The ingredients needed to make this elegant dessert are very simple:
- Eggs: They provide structure and richness to the crepe batter, making the layers tender and flavorful.
- Milk: This creates a smooth, pourable batter and adds a creamy texture to the crepes.
- All-purpose flour: The base of the crepe batter, giving it the perfect consistency for thin, delicate layers.
- Melted butter or sunflower oil: Butter adds a rich, delicious flavor, while oil is a great alternative for a neutral taste. (We used oil the day we recorded this cake!)
- Sugar: Used to sweeten the whipped cream and balance the tartness of the strawberries.
- Whipping cream (35%): When whipped, it creates a light and fluffy filling that pairs perfectly with the crepes and strawberries.
- Fresh strawberries: Sliced thinly, they add a fresh, juicy, and slightly tangy element to the cake, making it refreshing and delicious.
Best strawberry crepe cake filling ideas
If you want to switch things up, there are so many delicious crepe cake filling options! You can stick to the original recipe but add a twist—like spreading a layer of jam on top of the cream for extra sweetness and flavor.
Or, why not try a chocolate crepe cake? It’s rich, indulgent, and absolutely delicious! For a next-level treat, you could make a Kinder Bueno crepe cake. Imagine layers of melty Kinder Bueno spread paired with the satisfying crunch of Kinder Bueno chocolate pieces. It’s a dreamy combination that’s sure to impress!
Necessary equipment
The necessary equipment you need for this layered crepe cake is minimal. You’ll need:
- Bowl— to mix the ingredients.
- Whisk— to combine the ingredients into a smooth crepe batter for this strawberry dessert.
- Sieve—it’s really important to achieve a thin, smooth batter.
- Spatula —to flip the crepes.
- Pan— to cook the crepes.
- Ladle or measuring cup —to pour the batter into the pan for consistent crepe thickness.
Here’s a picture showing why it’s important to sieve the batter. Sometimes you’ll find bits of egg or even sugar rocks—you never know! Sieving ensures a smooth, lump-free batter for perfect crepes every time.
Best pan to use for making crepes
To make this easy crepe cake, you can use a crepe pan—it’s big, flat, and perfect for this recipe. Alternatively, you can use a non-stick pan. In our case, the crepe pan was too big, and the crepes would have been too wide, so we opted for a non-stick pan instead. (Though, to be honest, our pan isn’t really non-stick anymore—she’s been through a lot, lol.)
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How to layer a strawberry crepe cake perfectly
You can layer your berry crepe cake however you like, but here’s the pattern we followed for a balanced and stable cake:
- Prepare the Base: Use a flat plate or add a base to keep the cake straight.
- Start Layering:
- Begin with a crepe as the base.
- Add strawberries and cream on top (don’t overdo the cream or it may collapse).
- Continue layering in this order:
- Pattern: crepe — strawberries — cream on top — crepe — cream — REPEAT
The Best Tips for an Easy Strawberry Crepe Cake
This is an easy strawberry crepe cake recipe for beginners, and to make the process even smoother, here are some helpful tips:
1. Transport Carefully: This strawberry crepe cake is perfect for special occasions. If you’re transporting it, make sure it has no room to move around in the container to avoid shifting or collapsing.
2. Sieve the Batter: Always sieve the batter to ensure it’s smooth and free of lumps. You never know what you might find (like bits of egg or sugar rocks), and you want your crepes to be beautiful and flawless.
3. Cooking the Crepes: We only cook one side with direct heat, but you can cook both sides if you prefer. Cooking both sides will take about 10 more seconds and can enhance the flavor, but we love the color and texture of crepes cooked on one side.
4. Warm the Milk: If you’re mixing milk with butter, make sure the milk is slightly warm. If the milk is too cold, the butter will solidify immediately (trust me, I learned this the hard way—I had to sieve the batter, clean the butter, and melt it again!).
5. Use a Flat Plate: Build your French-inspired dessert on a flat plate to ensure the layers stay even and the cake doesn’t tilt.
6. Refrigerate to Set: After layering, refrigerate the cake for at least 10 minutes to let it set and hold its shape.
FAQs about strawberry crepe cake
Yes, you can prepare them the day before and you’ll save yourself so much time the day of building the crepe cake.
Slice the crepe cake, and place in a safe container. You can refrigerate it for 2 days, it’s best to enjoy fresh and strawberries go bad very fast.
I don’t highly recommend, cream and strawberries will become watery after being defrosted.
Yes! You can make a Nutella crepe cake, different fruits that could work would be kiwi, banana or even mango.
How to make a strawberry crepe cake at home
A step-by-step guide to making a delicious and beautiful strawberry crepe cake.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk sugar and eggs. Add oil or melted butter, flour, and mix. Slowly pour in milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Pass the batter through a sieve to make it smooth and lump-free.
- Heat a pan, add a little butter, and pour a ladle of batter. Tilt the pan to spread the batter thinly. Cook for about 30 seconds per side or until golden. Repeat for all crepes.
- Wash, dry, and thinly slice the strawberries.
- Whip cream with sugar using a whisk or electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- On a flat surface, layer crepes with strawberries and cream. Follow this pattern: crepe, strawberries, cream, crepe, cream, and repeat.
- Let the cake chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set.
- Top with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Wishing you an amazing baking day
Learn how to make a Strawberry crepe cake
Ingredients
crepes
- 6 eggs
- 750 grams milk
- 300 Grams all purpose flour
- 120 grams granulated sugar
- 75 grams melted butter or sunflower oil
Filling
- 150 grams heavy whipping cream 35%
- 35 Grams granulated sugar
- 30 strawberries medium to big sized
decoration
- 6 strawberries
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk sugar and eggs. Add oil or melted butter, flour, and mix. Slowly pour in milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
- Pass the batter through a sieve to make it smooth and lump-free.
- Heat a pan, add a little butter, and pour a ladle of batter. Tilt the pan to spread the batter thinly. Cook for about 30 seconds per side or until golden. Repeat for all crepes.
- Wash, dry, and thinly slice the strawberries.
- Whip cream with sugar using a whisk or electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- On a flat surface, layer crepes with strawberries and cream. Follow this pattern: crepe, strawberries, cream, crepe, cream, and repeat.
- Let the cake chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set.
- Top with fresh strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
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