Description
Silky layers of delicate matcha mille crepe cake promise an elegant Japanese-inspired dessert that melts gracefully on your palate. Green tea’s subtle earthiness weaves through gossamer-thin crepes, inviting you to savor each delightful, harmonious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Cream Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
- 1/4 cup additional matcha powder (for dusting)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk flour, eggs, milk, matcha powder, sugar, and salt in a blender until completely smooth and free of lumps, creating a vibrant green crepe batter.
- Let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow gluten to relax and ingredients to meld.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, lightly brushing with melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan, swirling to create a delicate, even round crepe, cooking for approximately 1-2 minutes until edges turn slightly crisp.
- Carefully flip the crepe and cook the opposite side for an additional 30 seconds, maintaining a soft, pliable texture.
- Transfer the cooked crepe to a cooling rack, repeating the process until all batter is used, stacking crepes gently.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy filling.
- Assemble the cake by layering crepes with a thin spread of whipped cream between each delicate layer.
- Continue stacking and spreading cream until all crepes are used, creating a tall, elegant multilayered cake.
- Refrigerate the assembled cake for 1 hour to allow layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with additional matcha powder for a sophisticated, elegant finish.
Notes
- Optimize batter consistency by sifting dry ingredients to prevent lumps and ensure a silky-smooth texture for perfect crepes.
- Rest batter in the refrigerator to develop deeper flavor and allow gluten to relax, resulting in more tender, delicate crepes.
- Use a non-stick skillet with low, consistent heat to prevent burning and achieve uniform, thin crepes that won’t tear during flipping.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like almond or oat milk for dairy-free variations, maintaining the recipe’s creamy texture and vibrant matcha flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg