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Grapefruit Mille Crepe Cake Recipe

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This Grapefruit Mille Crepe Cake is a delicate and refreshing dessert featuring thin layers of soft crepes alternated with fluffy whipped cream. Infused with subtle citrus notes and decorated with fresh grapefruit segments, this cake is perfect for a light and elegant treat that balances sweetness with tangy freshness.

Ingredients

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Batter

  • 3 eggs
  • 30 g sugar
  • 100 g cake flour (low-gluten flour)
  • 3 g cactus fruit powder (optional, for color and flavor)
  • 330 g milk
  • 25 g vegetable oil

Whipped Cream

  • 250 g heavy cream
  • 20 g sugar

Decoration

  • Fresh grapefruit segments for topping and decoration

Instructions

  1. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the 3 eggs and 30 g sugar until smooth and well combined.
  2. Add dry and liquid ingredients: Incorporate 100 g cake flour, 3 g cactus fruit powder (if using), 330 g milk, and 25 g vegetable oil into the egg mixture. Mix thoroughly until no dry flour remains.
  3. Strain the batter: Pass the batter through a fine sieve or strainer once to ensure a perfectly smooth texture without lumps.
  4. Cook the crepes: Heat a nonstick pan over low heat. Cook thin crepes one by one, pouring just enough batter to coat the pan thinly. Cook until edges lift, then gently flip. Set each crepe aside to cool completely.
  5. Whip the cream: Whip 250 g heavy cream with 20 g sugar using a mixer until fluffy peaks form, careful not to overwhip.
  6. Assemble the cake: Place one cooled crepe on a serving plate, spread a thin layer of whipped cream evenly over it, then repeat layering crepes and cream until all crepes are stacked.
  7. Decorate: Cover the entire cake with a final layer of whipped cream. Garnish with fresh grapefruit segments and optional small edible flowers for an elegant finish.
  8. Chill: Refrigerate the cake before slicing to enhance flavor and maintain its structure, ideally chilling for at least 1 hour.

Notes

  • If cactus fruit powder is unavailable, you can omit it; the cake will still have a lovely flavor.
  • Use a nonstick pan for easier crepe cooking and thin, even layers.
  • For best results, ensure crepes are completely cooled before assembling to prevent sogginess.
  • Chilling before serving helps the layers set nicely and intensifies the cream’s flavor.
  • This cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Keywords: Mille Crepe Cake, Grapefruit Dessert, Layered Crepe Cake, Whipped Cream Cake, French Dessert, Citrus Cake

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