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Chocolate Mocha Crepe Cake

A delightful Chocolate Mocha Crepe Cake featuring thin layers of cocoa-infused crepes filled with a rich mocha cream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crepe Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mocha Cream Filling
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee powder Adjust according to taste.
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese Can substitute with softened cream cheese.
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Cocoa powder for dusting Optional
  • to taste Chocolate drizzle Optional

Method
 

Prepare Crepe Batter
  1. Blend together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate the batter for 30 minutes.
Cook Crepes
  1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center and swirl to coat the pan thinly.
  3. Cook each crepe for 1–2 minutes per side until set and slightly lacy at the edges.
  4. Repeat until all batter is used and let the crepes cool on a wire rack.
Prepare Mocha Cream Filling
  1. Whisk heavy cream, instant coffee, powdered sugar, and mascarpone until thick and fluffy.
  2. Taste and adjust sweetness and coffee strength as desired.
Assemble Cake
  1. Spread a thin layer of mocha cream onto a cooled crepe, stack another crepe on top, and repeat until all crepes are used.
  2. Save some cream for the top.
  3. Dust the assembled cake with cocoa powder and drizzle with melted chocolate if using.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve
  1. Slice gently with a sharp, warm knife for neat layers.
  2. Serve with whipped cream, coffee beans, or berries if desired.

Notes

Wrap tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze single slices wrapped well.