This Double Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake is impressive and decadent and PERFECT for a special celebration!
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Hey folks! Happy New Year! Hope y’all had a wonderful holiday season, and that your 2018 is off to a good start.
Are you gearing up for all the glam of the Golden Globes this Sunday?!
I am, and I’m so excited! So when Hills Bros. Cappuccino asked me to create a dessert worthy of all the glitz and glam of the show, I needed to up my dessert game! I have no doubt, this Double Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake will WOW your guests and be the STAR of your dessert table!
Do y’all love cappuccino? I’m addicted! And Hills Bros. Hazelnut Cappuccino has always been one of my favorites. But did you know that cappuccino is more than just a delicious beverage? Hills Bros. cappuccino flavors can be the secret ingredient in your next recipe to take it up a notch! It totally elevates the taste of this crepe cake! I know you’ll just love how delish it is, AND how easy it to put together!
The crepes are dark and chocolatey and they’re layered with an amazing rich chocolate hazelnut mousse in between. Sounds incredible, am I right?! And then the cake is topped with a layer of fresh whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts for crunch, and sprinkled with a mixture of confectioner’s sugar and Hills Bros. Hazelnut Cappuccino powder. Oh, this one’s dreamy folks! It’s a clear winner!
Hope you all have fun celebrating the awards season! Enjoy!
Double Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake
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- Chocolate Crepes:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 3 cups whole milk
- Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse:
- 2 Tbsp. Hills Bros. Hazelnut Cappuccino powder
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet baking chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Topping:
- 1 Tbsp. confectioner's sugar sifted
- 1 tsp. Hills Bros. Hazelnut Cappuccino powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup shelled hazelnuts roughly chopped
Instructions
- Crepes: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar and salt. Add the eggs, egg yolks, butter. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly until the batter is smooth. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes to rest.
- Remove batter from refrigerator and stir. Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray. Pour about 1/4-1/3 cup batter into the center of crepe pan. Tilt and turn pan so the batter spreads evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for about 1-1 1/2 minutes until edges and bottom begin to brown. Flip carefully with spatula. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from pan to a large plate. Repeat with remaining batter spraying the pan with non-stick cooking spray in between each crepe and stacking finished crepes on plate. You will get about 20 crepes. You'll need 16 for the cake, so don't worry if you make a mistake or two. Cool the crepes completely before assembling the cake. You can make the crepes the day before assembling the cake. Cover them with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse Filling: Dissolve the Hills Bros. Cappuccino powder in 1/4 cup hot water. Set aside. Melt chopped semi-sweet chocolate in microwave safe bowl in 20 second intervals until smooth. Stir in the cappuccino mixture.
- Whip the heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped topping into the chocolate hazelnut mixture until no white streaks remain.
- Lay one cooled crepe on cake platter. Spread 2 tablespoons of the mousse on top and then top with another crepe. To keep cake level, spread the mousse a bit thicker around the edges. Repeat until you've stacked 15 crepes with mousse. Top with one last crepe with no filling on top. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- Topping: In a small, mix the confectioner's sugar and Hills Bros. Cappuccino powder. Set aside.
- Whip the heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl, slowly adding the granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- To serve: Top the cake with the whipped cream. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and dust with confectioner's sugar mixture. Cut into slices.
This is one Golden Globes party I want to attend! Your year is off to a beautiful start, my friend! This crepe cake is gorgeous! Happy New Year!
Crepes have always been a favorite of mine Annie! This cake was so easy to put together. And that chocolate hazelnut mousse is just delish!
The crepe cake is stunning!! Chocolate crepes with a chocolate hazelnut mousse that’s spiked with some Cappuccino!! Sounds divine!! Wish I could have a huge slice for my breakfast!!
Thanks Deepika! You’d LOVE that filling!
Marvelous start of the year ! All the best in 2018.!
Thanks! This cake is PERFECT for awards season! Impressive yet so easy to put together!
I’ve never made a crepe cake but it is so fancy, I love it. It makes quite a statement and I’m sure it is full of flavor. Happy New Year to you my friend!
It’s way easier than you’d think Karen! So fun to put together. And that filling is just delicious! Happy New Year to you too!!
I’ve never made crepe, let alone a crepe cake! Clearly, I’ve been missing out because this looks fabulous!! Happy New Year, my friend! Cheers to a wonderful year ahead! XOXO
You need to try it Dawn! They’re honestly soooo easy to make. And this crepe cake is way easier than you’d think! So decadent and delicious. Happy New Year! XO
Beautiful! And yes, I do love cappuccino, so I’m loving everything about this cake :)
Thanks Jennifer! The cappuccino powder works so well in the filling of this cake! Another delicious was to get my cappuccino fix! Happy New Year!
I totally didn’t realize the Golden Globes are on Sunday. I guess I do have weekend plans! And those plans now include making this crepe cake too. Chocolate and hazelnut is one of the best combos ever! Happy New Year, Mary Ann!
I’m so excited for them! Happy New Year to you too Kelsie! I’ll swap a slice or two of this crepe cake for a few of your coconut brownies! Deal?
Wow, this is really stunning work!! Love your blog!!
Thanks so much Camila! So happy to have you follow along! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, my sweet friend!!! I hope the holiday season treated you and your family well! I can’t wait to see what delicious creations you cook up this year, and if this cake is any indication, OMGeeee, you are going to bring ALL the yum! To be honest, I don’t watch awards shows, because I find them to be soooo slooowwwww. BUT, I do love to see what everyone was wearing the next day. ;) However, I’m thinking this cake is just PERFECT for Valentine’s day!! I mean, this is just gorgeous! I KNOW Boy would be thrilled to devour every last bite of this beauty! Pinning! Cheers, doll!
I watch the shows to see what everyone’s wearing too! That’s the best part for sure! This cake would be perfect for Valentine’s Day Chey. Impressive yet easy! Hope you and Boy had a wonderful holiday season! Looking forward to all the yummy recipes you’ll be sharing in 2018 too! XO
This is indeed a huge WOW! All those layers make such a stunning presentation. I hope your New Year is fabulous and I can’t wait to see what new recipes your create! :)
Thanks so much Kathy! Looks impressive, but it’s quite easy! Hope you give it a go! Happy New Year!
What a gorgeous cake, it could be in a fancy Konditorei (bakery) in Germany. Crepes can be so versatile. Wishing you the very best for the New Year.
You’d love this one Gerlinde! Crepes are a fave of mine, and I agree, so versatile! Sweet or savory, I love them all!
Happy New Year Mary Ann! I totally forgot about the Golden Globes this weekend. Thanks for the reminder! And thanks for the fancy dessert inspiration! This looks amazing! A crepe cake should definitely be on my baking bucket list! ;)
Thanks Leanne! I hope you get it on the bucket list! You’d LOVE it!
Happy new year, Mary Ann!! This crepe cake is absolutely gorgeous, and I bet it tastes divine!
Thanks Natasha! Same to you! I made it for friends and everyone loved it!
Happy New Year!! What a fabulous way to kick off the new year! While I’m not a golden globes fan, I’m all in for double chocolate Mary Ann and your crepe cake looks amazing! Well done my dear! I can see whippin this up for Valentines Day, any special occasion or what a fabulous birthday cake this would make!
Thanks Traci! I love to watch some of to see the dresses. Not that I’d be wearing one anytime soon…unless there was an apron attached to it! LOL! This would be the perfect cake for special Valentine’s Day celebration, or a birthday!
I’m in awe of this gorgeousness Mary Ann! What a special cake! (But can you come make it for me because Im totally intimidated…lol)
Thanks so much Leigh Ann! It’s way easier than you think! If you can make pancakes, you can make crepes. And if you can layer a filling in between your pancakes and stack them, then you can make this cake!!
How have I STILL not made a crepe cake!? This looks just incredible!! Happy Happy New Year, Mary Ann!
Oh, you need to try Marissa! It’s actually such fun putting it all together! And there are so many combinations you can make!
I cant get over how delicious this dessert is! I simply LOVE this cake, and I know I would devour it! Beautiful layers, and I esp love that mousse in the middle! Happy New Year MaryAnn!
Thanks Amisha! It was such fun to make. Happy New Year to you and your family!
I’m not known to watch many awards shows but I gotta say I watched the most recent AMA’s and it was pretty entertaining. Maybe Golden globes are next!
Either way, this dish totally looks amazing. Hills Bros is actually something we have lying around all the time (girlfriend is addicted haha). Making this could practice my non-existent crepe game and give an excuse to make a bunch of them!
Thanks for sharing :)
If you can make pancakes, you can make crepes Matt! Crepe cakes are a lot easier than most people think! Perfect for a Valentine’s dessert too! Just sayin’!
This is seriously so pretty! I love it!
Thanks Gina!
You had me at cappuccino!! This cake is definitely worthy of all of the glitz and glam – the layers are so pretty! I can just imagine eating this while watching the show. What a delicious start to 2018!!
I’m a sucker for cappuccino too Katherine! That chocolate hazelnut mousse filling is dreamy! Happy 2018!
What a pretty cake and I love the flavors!! :)
Thanks Tieghan! Happy 2018!
This is seriously award worthy, amazing!
Thanks so much Matt!
OMG this is a showstopper!! 2018 is off to a highly delicious start!
Thanks Jessie! 2018 is going to be totally delish at the BHK! Just you wait!
Such a gorgeous cake!
Thanks Jennifer!
I love this recipe! And the layers in that slice are stunning! I won’t be watching the Golden GLobes due to the time difference, but I always check out the fashion the next day!
Thanks Debs! Those chocolatey layers and the filling are just decadent! Happy New Year!
What a showstopper! This is sure to disappear fast!
It did Lindsay!
The Golden Globes were tonight and I totally missed it! I love Seth Meyers – so I hope he did a good job because he rocks! This is a gorgeous cake, Mary Ann. I’m not all about tons of frosting so I love the simple frosting layer on top. And those chocolate layers are just gorgeous! XO – Happy New Year!
Darn Geraldine! I’m sure you’ll see enough scenes all over the internet today! I’m not a big icing person either, so this one was a hit for me! Happy New Year to you too!
Gorgeous, Mary Ann! I love anything chocolate hazelnut and your layers are perfection!
Me too Laura! Thanks so much!
I am drooling over this crepe cake and that chocolate hazelnut mousse. Gorgeous distinctive layers! Save me a slice please. Also I am just starting with my baking blog. Have a look if you get some time. Here is the link https://greedyeats.com Thanks!
Thanks so much Neha! Will do!
Hello,
I don’t see how much milk to add for the crepe recipe.
Thank you.
Hi Becky! I’m so sorry about that. It’s 3 cups of milk. I just adjusted the recipe. You can also put all the ingredients for the crepes in the blender. Enjoy!