Name: Crepe Cake With Whipped Cream
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 4½ cups whole milk; 2½ cups heavy cream; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Zest of 1 medium orange; ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 10 large egg yolks; 1 cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup cornstarch; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 4 cups whole milk; ⅔ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided; 1½ cups heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons orange sanding sugar (optional)

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Alex Lau

Make sure to cook the first side only until it’s very light golden. Essentially, a dark crepe is a tough crepe, and you’re aiming for a super-delicate texture. Read more crepe cake tips here.

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