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Tiramisu Crepe Cake Slice of layered crepe cake with thin crepes and cream filling, topped with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings on a white plate with a gold fork.

Tiramisu-Style Crepe Cake

A soft, layered crepe cake with espresso-kissed mascarpone cream that feels luxurious, cozy, and celebration-worthy.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European-inspired
Calories: 482

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 6 large eggs room temperature for smoother batter
  • 2 ½ cups milk whole milk preferred for richness
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adds light sweetness to the crepes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder helps keep crepes tender
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 18 ounces mascarpone cheese softened for easy mixing
  • 8 ounces cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar sifted to avoid lumps
  • 3 tablespoons espresso coffee strong brewed and cooled
  • 3 teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened, plus extra for dusting

Method
 

  1. Whisk the eggs, milk, and sugar together in a large bowl until fully blended. mix
  2. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt through a sifter, then whisk until the mixture is smooth before stirring in the melted butter. Let the batter rest briefly. mix
  3. Warm a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter before adding about one-quarter cup of batter and swirling to coat the pan thinly. prep
  4. Cook the crepe until the edges loosen, flip gently, and finish cooking the second side before transferring to a plate. Continue until all batter is used and allow crepes to cool. bake
  5. Beat the mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and espresso together until creamy and uniform. mix
  6. Cover and refrigerate the cream mixture until slightly firm. prep
  7. Lay one crepe onto a serving plate and spread a thin layer of cream over the surface, followed by a light cocoa dusting. assemble
  8. Continue stacking crepes with cream and cocoa until all layers are assembled. assemble
  9. Finish the top with remaining cream using a spatula or piping bag, dust with cocoa, then refrigerate for several hours before serving. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 145gCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 11gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1154IUCalcium: 188mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Each chilled slice reveals tender crepe layers and creamy espresso filling, making this dessert feel both nostalgic and impressively elegant.

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