Fresh Fruit Mille Crepe Cake
A stunning layered cake made of delicate vanilla-infused crepes sandwiched with fresh cream and seasonal fruits. Each thin pancake stacks to create beautiful visible layers.
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This impressive cake looks like it came from a fancy bakery, but you can totally make it at home. The key is cooking thin, even crepes and letting them cool completely before stacking. Use any seasonal fruits you love—strawberries, kiwi, mango, or blueberries all work beautifully.
Ingredients
whole milk
1 cup
large eggs
2
granulated sugar
3 tablespoons
pinch of salt
1/4 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
3/4 cup
unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
heavy whipping cream
1.5 cups
powdered sugar
2 tablespoons
mixed fresh fruits
2 cups sliced
Instructions
1
Make the crepe batter
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, and salt until well combined. Sift in the flour and stir until you have a smooth batter with no lumps. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Let the batter rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2
Cook the crepes
Heat a non-stick skillet (about 8 inches) over medium heat. Lightly grease with a bit of butter. Pour about 2 tablespoons of batter into the center, then quickly swirl to spread evenly into a thin circle. Cook for about 45-60 seconds until the edges look golden and the center is set. Flip and cook another 15-20 seconds. Transfer to a plate and repeat until you have 8-10 crepes, stacking them as you go. Let cool completely.
3
Whip the cream
In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip—you want it spreadable but not stiff.
4
Assemble the cake
Place one crepe on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of whipped cream over it, then arrange a layer of sliced fruits on top. Add another crepe and repeat the layering process—cream, then fruit, then crepe—until all crepes are used. End with a crepe on top.
5
Chill and serve
Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the layers to set and makes cleaner cuts. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra fresh fruit before serving.
