Mocha crepe cake

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• What you'll need
• 4 eggs, lightly whisked
• 1 cup (150g) plain flour
• 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk
• 2 tbs caster sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• Melted butter, to grease
• Filling
• 200 g dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 2/3 cup (160ml) thin cream
• 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly brewed espresso
• Mocha sauce
• 200 g dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/3 cup (80ml) thin cream
• 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly brewed espresso
• 2 tbs coffee liqueur
• 2 tbs brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1
Combine eggs, flour & milk

Combine the eggs and flour in a medium bowl. Gradually add milk, while continually stirring, until well combined and mixture is smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and stir to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes to rest.

2
Make crepes

Heat a 15cm non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Brush with melted butter. Pour in enough batter to coat the base of the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until lightly golden and just set. Use a spatula to turn and cook for a further 30 seconds or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter, reheating and greasing pan between batches.

3
Make chocolate filling

To make filling, place chocolate, cream and coffee in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Use a metal spoon to stir for 5 minutes or until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until mixture cools and thickens.

4
Layer crepes

Line a 20cm springform pan with plastic wrap. Place a crêpe in the pan. Spread with a little filling. Continue layering with crêpes and filling, finishing with a crêpe. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 3 hours or until chilled and set.

5
Make mocha sauce

To make the mocha sauce, combine the chocolate, cream, coffee, liqueur and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir for 5 minutes or until sauce is smooth.

6
Serve

Turn the cake onto a clean surface. Use a sharp knife to cut into wedges. Place on serving plates and drizzle with hot sauce.