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Lotus Crepe Cake with Honey Cream for Rosh Hashanah
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Lotus Crepe Cake with Honey Cream for Rosh Hashanah
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Lotus Crepe Cake with Honey Cream for Rosh Hashanah

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with this delightful Lotus Crepe Cake, layered with a rich honey cream. This cake combines thin, tender crepes with a luscious, sweet cream made from mascarpone, cream cheese, and quality honey, offering a truly indulgent and festive dessert. Easy to make and visually stunning, it's sure to impress your guests at the holiday table.
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#Crepe Cake
#Honey Cream
#Rosh Hashanah
#Lotus Biscoff
#Holiday Dessert
#Layer Cake
#Sweet
Fully Assembled Crepe Cake
Fully Assembled Crepe Cake

Recipe Information

40m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
4h 50m
Total Time
10
Servings
Medium
Dessert
Hebrew
Nutrition (per serving)
660
Calories
15g
Protein
60g
Carbs
40g
Fat
Decorated Crepe Cake with Lotus Crumbs
Decorated Crepe Cake with Lotus Crumbs

Ingredients

  • Milk

    960 grams
  • Eggs
    (approximately 10 large eggs)

    600 grams
  • Melted Butter

    120 grams
  • All-purpose Flour

    350 grams
  • Granulated Sugar
    (for crepes)

    80 grams
  • Cocoa Powder
    (unsweetened)

    20 grams
  • Mascarpone Cheese

    300 grams
  • Philadelphia Cream Cheese
    (softened)

    150 grams
  • Heavy Cream
    (cold)

    300 grams
  • Quality Honey

    80 grams
  • Vanilla Paste
    (or extract, or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)

    15 grams
  • Powdered Sugar

    60 grams
  • Lotus Biscoff crumbs
    (for decoration)

    to taste g
Servings: 10
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A Perfect Slice of Crepe Cake
A Perfect Slice of Crepe Cake

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
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    In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted butter until well combined.
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    Ensure butter is cooled slightly before adding to eggs to prevent scrambling.
  • 2

    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
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    In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder to remove any lumps.
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    Sifting dry ingredients ensures a smooth batter.
  • 3

    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, lump-free batter is formed.
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    Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until a smooth, lump-free batter is formed.
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    Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the gluten.
  • 4

    Cover the crepe batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in more tender crepes.
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    Cover the crepe batter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flour to fully hydrate, resulting in more tender crepes.
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    Resting the batter is crucial for perfect crepes.
  • 5

    Heat a 20 cm non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease if necessary. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges are crisp and crepe can be easily lifted, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat until all batter is used, stacking crepes on a plate.
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    Heat a 20 cm non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease if necessary. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges are crisp and crepe can be easily lifted, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat until all batter is used, stacking crepes on a plate.
    40m

    Adjust heat as needed to prevent crepes from burning. The first crepe is often a test.
  • 6

    In a clean large bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and Philadelphia cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
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    In a clean large bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and Philadelphia cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
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    Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 7

    Add the cold heavy cream, honey, vanilla paste, and powdered sugar to the cheese mixture. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
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    Add the cold heavy cream, honey, vanilla paste, and powdered sugar to the cheese mixture. Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
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    Do not overbeat the cream, as it can turn grainy.
  • 8

    Place one crepe on a serving platter. Spread a thin, even layer of honey cream over the entire surface of the crepe.
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    Place one crepe on a serving platter. Spread a thin, even layer of honey cream over the entire surface of the crepe.
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    Use an offset spatula for even spreading.
  • 9

    Carefully place another crepe on top of the cream layer and repeat the process, continuing to layer crepes and cream until all crepes are used, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
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    Carefully place another crepe on top of the cream layer and repeat the process, continuing to layer crepes and cream until all crepes are used, finishing with a layer of cream on top.
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    Try to keep the layers as even as possible for a beautiful presentation.
  • 10

    Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set and the flavors to meld.
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    Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set and the flavors to meld.
    3h

    Chilling makes the cake much easier to slice and serve.
  • 11

    Before serving, decorate the top of the cake with Lotus Biscoff crumbs and a drizzle of extra honey, if desired.
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    Before serving, decorate the top of the cake with Lotus Biscoff crumbs and a drizzle of extra honey, if desired.
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    For an extra festive touch, you can add fresh fruit like berries or pomegranate seeds.
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